Cedrus deodara

Deodara Cedar

A majestic evergreen conifer with a graceful, pyramidal form and soft, drooping branch tips that give it a flowing, elegant appearance. Needles are blue-green to gray-green, borne in dense clusters, providing year-round color and texture. With age, the tree develops broad, layered branches and a commanding presence.


Plant Characteristics


Type: Evergreen conifer



Form: Broadly pyramidal; graceful, pendulous branch tips



Mature Width: 30–50 ft



Mature Height: 50–70 ft



Foliage Color: Blue-green to gray-green



Texture: Coarse yet elegant




Growing Conditions


USDA Hardiness Zones: 7a–9b



Light: Full sun



Soil: Average, well-drained soils; prefers slightly acidic to neutral



Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning needed




Landscape Uses
Specimen tree, large lawns, parks, estates, and focal plantings where space allows. Excellent for adding graceful structure and winter interest.

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

50-70'

Width

30-35'

Hardiness zones

7–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Fall color

Blue Green

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Specimen

Shape

Pyramidal

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes