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Cedrus deodara: Deodar Cedar for Graceful Form

Cedrus deodara – Weeping Himalayan Cedar

This evergreen coniferous tree has a conical form with whorls of green needles, growing to 100 feet tall and 30 feet wide with spreading branches and pendant branch tips. Showy light brown cones mature in fall.

Culture

Full sun, well-drained soil (Zones 6–9). Various rots, blights, cankers, and insects may become problems.

Key Attributes

Height/Spread: Over 30 ft.
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry to medium
Uses: Winter interest, specimen tree

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