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.
| 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 | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Cedrus |
| Common names | Cedar |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
25' - 40' (7.6m - 12.2m) |
| Spread |
15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
| 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 | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Cedrus |
| Common names | Cedar |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
25' - 40' (7.6m - 12.2m) |
| Spread |
15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
How many Cedrus deodara ‘Aurea’ (Deodar Cedar) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cedrus deodara ‘Aurea’ (Deodar Cedar) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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