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

Synonym:Cedrus libani var. deodara

Synonym:Cedrus libani subsp. deodara

Synonym:Larix deodara

Synonym:Pinus deodara

Category
Trees
Conifers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

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