Golden Deodar Cedar
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'
Planted 2012
This cedar has a shorter lifespan of 10-20 years, but has beautiful golden coloring. It has a graceful, pyramidal habit when young. It has whorls of needles with 15-20 per whorl. It does well in areas with sunny, dry soil that is well-drained.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft. | 35 ft. | 7-9 | Moderate | Medium |
Leaf
Needles, 1-1.5" long. Grow in whorls, 15-20 per whorl. Gold and yellow colored.
Fruit
Cones, starting as blush color and turning to a reddish brown.
Flower
Non-flowering.
Advantages
Graceful growing habit, does well in dry and sunny locations.
Disadvantages
May experience top-die back, 10-20 year lifespan.