Cedrus deodara 'Feelin’ Blue' (Deodar Cedar)
Himalayan Cedar 'Feelin’ Blue', Deodar Cedar 'Feelin' Blue'
Cedrus deodara 'Feelin' Blue' (Deodar Cedar) is a dwarf evergreen conifer of spreading habit adorned with arching branches covered with long, thick, bright blue-green needles. One of the lowest of the dwarf Cedars, it rarely develops a leader. A moderate grower, 6-8 in. per year (15-20 cm), this Deodar Cedar can be staked to form a small tree with gracefully arching branches or can be left to grow as a groundcover on banks and slopes or cascading off containers and retaining walls. A magnificent specimen for smaller spaces, and rock gardens.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 1-3 ft. tall (30-90 cm) and 6-10 ft. wide (180-300 cm).
- 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 | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 6' – 10' (180cm – 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
| 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 Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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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 | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 6' – 10' (180cm – 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
| 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 Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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