Scientific Name: Cedrus deodara ‘Devinely Blue’
Common Name:
Devinely Blue Himalayan Cedar
Life Cycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 6-8
Physical Characteristics:
Form: Weeping/ Mounding
Height: 10-15 ft.
Spread: 8-12 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Resistance/ Tolerance: Deer tolerant, clay tolerant, pollution tolerant.
Ornamental Characteristics:
Texture: Fine
Flowers: N/A Plants are sterile.
Bark: Furrowed and gray, insignificant.
Foliage: Gray-green to blue sprays of needle like foliage that radiate out from needle packets.
Objectionable Features:
Habitat Requirements:
Soil Preferences: Prefers well-draining, acidic soils, but can handle a wide range of soil structures.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, and as is suggested for most trees, deep infrequent waterings are best. Drought tolerant once established. Does not like standing water.
Maintenance Characteristics:
Low maintenance tree, just requires regular pruning.
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