
Common Name: Deodara Cedar
A majestic evergreen conifer with a graceful, pyramidal form and soft, drooping branch tips that give it a flowing, elegant appearance. Needles are blue-green to gray-green, borne in dense clusters, providing year-round color and texture. With age, the tree develops broad, layered branches and a commanding presence. Plant Characteristics Type: Evergreen conifer Form: Broadly pyramidal; graceful, pendulous branch tips Mature Width: 30–50 ft Mature Height: 50–70 ft Foliage Color: Blue-green to gray-green Texture: Coarse yet elegant Growing Conditions USDA Hardiness Zones: 7a–9b Light: Full sun Soil: Average, well-drained soils; prefers slightly acidic to neutral Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning needed Landscape Uses Specimen tree, large lawns, parks, estates, and focal plantings where space allows. Excellent for adding graceful structure and winter interest.
| Plant Type: | Evergreen Tree, Conifer |
| Width: | 30-35' |
| Height: | 50-70' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 7 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bark Type: | Fissured |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen |
| Shape: | Pyramidal |
| Soil Type | Well Drained |
| Fall Color: | Blue Green |