Cedrus deodara Karl Fuchs

Karl Fuchs Deodora

A highly regarded cold-hardy deodar cedar selected for its strong steel-blue to blue-gray foliage and narrow, upright pyramidal form. Softer needles and subtly pendulous branch tips retain classic deodar elegance, while the tighter habit and improved hardiness make ‘Karl Fuchs’ especially reliable in colder regions where standard deodar cedar can struggle.


Plant Characteristics


Type: Evergreen conifer



Form: Narrowly upright, pyramidal



Mature Width: 12–18 ft



Mature Height: 30–40 ft



Foliage Color: Steel blue to blue-gray



Texture: Fine to medium, refined




Growing Conditions


USDA Hardiness Zones: 6a–9b



Light: Full sun



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



Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning required




Landscape Uses
Specimen tree, vertical accent, estates, large borders, and mixed conifer plantings where strong blue color and a more compact deodar form are desired.


Care Tips


Site in full sun for best foliage color



Avoid poorly drained or compacted soils



Allow space for mature height and form

Plant type

Evergreen Tree

Height

30-40'

Width

12-18'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Fall color

Blue Green

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Pyramidal

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No