Cedrus deodara - Cultivation Notes
This large conifer requires an open spot in full sun with plenty of space for spreading growth. Prefering a dryer soil cedar will grow on any decent soil that is not to droughty including chalky soils. Ideal as a parkland tree as a speciment tree, cedars take many years to look their best.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Cedrus deodara:
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Cedrus deodara
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
- Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
Design & Plant Use for Cedrus deodara:
- Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
- Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems
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