Devinely Blue Deodar Cedar

Cedrus deodara 'Devinely Blue'

Planted 2021

This small cedar can reach about 6 feet tall when mature and has a beautiful light blue color. Its irregular pyramidal habit is accentuated by the weeping branches. Does not tolerate wet soils.

Devinely Blue Deodar Cedar tree
Close up of needles on Devinely Blue Deodar Cedar
Devinely Blue Deodar Cedar bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
6 ft. 3 ft. 6-9 Slow-Medium Low

Leaf

Whorled needles with 15-20/ whorl, blue-green, 1” to 1 ½” needles.

Fruit

Monoecious, female cones look like little barrels, 4”x2 ½”, blue and bloomy when young, brown when mature.

Flower

Male cones, very dense, 2-3”, sheds pollen.

Advantages

Small unique shape.

Disadvantages

Not very cold hardy, cannot tolerate overly wet soils.