Cedar, Deodar
Cedrus deodara
Pinaceae - Pine
Description
Leaves: Similar to Atlas cedar but needles dark green and 1-1/2" to 2" long with clusters of 15 to 20 on spur shoots.
Twigs/buds: Covered in grayish down, but appearing hairless and silvery; slender, with spur shoots; branches droop over time. Buds very small, egg-shaped to round; scales brown.
Flowers/fruit: Monoecious. Seed cones held singly or in pairs and about 3" to 4" long and 3" wide.
Bark: Gray-brown and smooth when young; becoming furrowed, ridged, and scaly with age.
Wood: Prized; harvested commercially in the Himalaya Mountains; close-grained, decay-resistant.
General: Native to the Himalayas. Slow to medium growth rate. Not as cold hardy as Atlas cedar. Top often dies back due to diseases or cold. Shade intolerant.
Landscape Use: Very attractive tree with a sweeping, graceful habit; flat-topped when old. Zones 7-9, but doing well in several Salt Lake City locations.
Cultivars: 'Kashmir', 'kingsville', 'Shalimar'.
Characteristics
General
| Family | Pinaceae - Pine |
|---|---|
| Cultivar Availability | Yes |
| Hardiness Zone | 7-9 |
| Type | Conifer |
| Utah Native | No |
Growth
| Growth Rate | Medium |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | High |
| Longevity | High |
| Is Good Under Power Lines | No |
| Crown Shapes | Pyramidal |
Ornamental
| Bark | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fall Color | No |
| Flowers | No |
| Foliage | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
Tolerance
| Shade | Low |
|---|---|
| Salt | Medium |
| Drought | Medium |
| Poor Drainage | Low |
| Alkalinity | Medium |
| Transplanting | High |