Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' (Deodar Cedar)
Himalayan Cedar 'Aurea', Deodar Cedar 'Aurea', Golden Himalayan Cedar, Golden Deodar Cedar
A very old cultivar, Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' (Deodar Cedar) is a large evergreen coniferous tree of conical habit adorned with striking horizontal branches and weeping tips bearing long, soft golden needles. Its spring growth is a remarkable creamy yellow. A fast grower, over 12 in. per year (30 cm), this Golden Himalaya Cedar makes an elegant specimen tree.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 25-40 ft. tall (7-12 m) and 15-30 ft. wide (4-9 m).
- Performs best in full sun in medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of hot and humid summers. Drought tolerant once established.
- Easy to grow, easy to care for.
- No pruning required.
- Native to the Himalayas.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Cedrus - Cedars |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 25' – 40' (7.5m – 12m) |
| Spread | 15' – 30' (4.5m – 9m) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Cedrus - Cedars |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 25' – 40' (7.5m – 12m) |
| Spread | 15' – 30' (4.5m – 9m) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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