Cedrus deodara Aurea (Deodar Cedar)
A very old cultivar, Cedrus deodara ‘Aurea’ (Deodar Cedar) is a large evergreen coniferous tree of conical habit adorned with striking horizontal branches and weeping tips bearing long, soft golden needles. Its spring growth is a remarkable creamy yellow. A fast grower, over 12 in. per year (30 cm), this Golden Himalaya Cedar makes an elegant specimen tree.
A very old cultivar, Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' (Deodar Cedar) is a large evergreen coniferous tree of conical habit adorned with striking horizontal branches and weeping tips bearing long, soft golden needles. Its spring growth is a remarkable creamy yellow. A fast grower, over 12 in. per year (30 cm), this Golden Himalaya Cedar makes an elegant specimen tree.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 25-40 ft. tall (7-12 m) and 15-30 ft. wide (4-9 m).
- 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.
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)FallWinter |
| Height | 25' – 40' (7.5m – 12m) |
| Spread | 15' – 30' (4.5m – 9m) |
| 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 Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |