Cedrus Species, Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar

Cedrusdeodara

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cedrus (SEE-drus)
Species
deodara (dee-oh-DAR-uh)
Synonym
Abies deodara
Cedrus libani var. deodara
Cedrus libani subsp. deodara
Larix deodara
Pinus deodara
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama

Orange Beach, Alabama

Phenix City, Alabama

Prescott, Arizona

Banning, California

Clovis, California

Fontana, California

Long Beach, California

Oak View, California

Phelan, California

San Marino, California

Valley Center, California

Denver, Colorado

Townsend, Delaware

Atlanta, Georgia

Conyers, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

Valley Lee, Maryland

Burlington, North Carolina

Edmond, Oklahoma

Beaverton, Oregon

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Beaufort, South Carolina(2 reports)

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Lexington, South Carolina

Pelion, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Athens, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Denison, Texas

Hurricane, Utah

Moab, Utah

Orem, Utah(2 reports)

Saint George, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Springville, Utah

Leesburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Orlean, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Olympia, Washington

Tacoma, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

9
positives
5
neutrals
1
negative
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Salt Lake City, UT (Zone 7b) | October 2020 | positive

This tree does extremely well here in Utah zone 7a/7b+ with our dry winters and is extremely common. There’s several large 50 foot + sp...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2015 | positive

Deodar cedar isn't generally hardy north of Z7, but there are two wild-collected trees that have survived over fifty years at the Arnold ...Read More

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Lexington, MA (Zone 6a) | April 2015 | positive

I have two seedlings from the Paktia group, Karl fuchs and Eisregen, and also Silver Mist. All of them survived our rough winter while t...Read More

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Apache Junction, AZ | October 2011 | neutral

This tree was for sale at the local garden center, I thought I would give it a try. I have not seen them at my elevation, 1800 feet. I h...Read More

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Knoxville, TN | August 2010 | positive

I have 5 of these beautiful trees in my yard. 3 are grouped and are gorgeous with the area underneath covered with the short needles. I...Read More

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Tacoma, WA | October 2009 | negative

The trees are beautiful. But. I have 2 trees at least 80 years old in my back yard. They are huge, and drop needles constantly. They hang...Read More

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Prescott, AZ (Zone 7a) | January 2009 | positive

Just barely tolerates the cold in my area which occasionally burns recent growth. Other than that, these are fantastic plants that grow q...Read More

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Longmont, CO | January 2009 | positive

I recently saw a golden deodara growing in Boise, Idaho. Out of its cold range, but apparently doing OK. Anyone with experience growing...Read More

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Oak View, CA | June 2007 | positive

There are quite a few deodar cedars in my area in the Ojai Valley. One of the nurseries has a HUGE tree in the front. I bought a small ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Cedrus deodara DEODAR CEDAR EG (z7) (Bon)
"A noble giant...& probably the best of the big conifers in the warmer localities"(Barb...Read More

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Edmond, OK | May 2006 | neutral

This tree has the nicest shape but freeze in winter, I got four and four of them die at one gallon size. The nursery said 75%
of t...Read More

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z8a, AL (Zone 8a) | April 2005 | positive

I'm growing this in a 14" pot. Not sure if it will do well longterm but for 6 years now it's been happy and healthy. Label just read 'D...Read More

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Banning, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2003 | positive

Beautiful BEAUTIFUL tree... very drought-tolerant when it's older. We have them lining our road and they only get watered when it rains...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | neutral

This tree grows quickly, reaching up to 80 feet. It does need regular watering when it's young, but when it's established, it's drought-...Read More

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Olympia, WA | June 2001 | neutral

Fast growing to 80 ft, this is not a tree for a small yard, as it quickly takes up too much space with a 40 ft spread at ground level. I...Read More

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