Cedrus Deodora Blue Ball

Blue Ball Deodar Cedar

A rare, dwarf deodar cedar forming a dense, naturally rounded mound of soft blue to blue-gray needles. ‘Blue Ball’ maintains a compact, globe-like habit without training, offering the elegance of deodar cedar in a miniature form. Slow growing and highly architectural, it provides year-round color and texture in small spaces.


Plant Characteristics


Type: Evergreen conifer



Form: Compact, globose to rounded mound



Mature Width: 3–5 ft



Mature Height: 2–4 ft



Foliage Color: Blue to blue-gray



Texture: Fine to medium, dense




Growing Conditions


USDA Hardiness Zones: 6b–9b



Light: Full sun



Soil: Average, well-drained soils; intolerant of wet sites



Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Maintenance: Very low; no pruning required




Landscape Uses
Rock gardens, small gardens, foundation plantings, containers, and mixed conifer beds. Excellent for adding blue evergreen color at ground level.


Care Tips


Plant in full sun for best color and density



Avoid poorly drained soils



Allow space for natural rounded form to develop

Plant type

Dwarf Conifer

Height

2-4'

Width

3-5 '

Hardiness zones

6–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Hedge

Shape

Globe Shaped, Pyramidal

Drought tolerant

No