Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
The Deodar Cedar is characterized by its slender, almost spindle-like crown. The conical form is retained even by older trees. The shoots are pale red and exceedingly hairy. The barrel-shaped cones measure 8-12cn in length.
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Appearance
The Deodar Cedar is characterized by its slender, almost spindle-like crown. The conical form is retained even by older trees. The shoots are pale red and exceedingly hairy. The barrel-shaped cones measure 8-12cn in length.
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Leaves
Long pointed needles, 2.5-5.0cm long, 0.1cm wide. Young shoots have very soft needles, needle-like leaves, otherwise bushes of needles on short shoots.
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Leaf upperside
Long pointed needles, 2.5-5.0cm long, 0.1cm wide. Young shoots have very soft needles, needle-like leaves, otherwise bushes of needles on short shoots.
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Flowers
Flowering period VIII-X, inconspicuous pale green female flower, yellowish male flower.
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Fruits
Reddish-brown oval cones, rounded at the top, 7-10cm long, green when young. Decorative.
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Bark
Grey-brown bark with shallow fissures, dark grey and occasionally brown on older trees.
Application
Bird protection, public areas, parks, private parks, gardens, for amateur gardeners
Native regions
Eastern Asia, China, Manchuria, Southern China, Himalaya
Location parameters
Light: full sun to off-sun, temperature: normal, soil: dry to moist, stagnant moisture: to be avoided, soil structure: normal to loose, soil depth: medium to deep, compaction: to be avoided, soil quality: medium, pH value: 5.0-6.5
Demands
Very demanding, resistant to urban and industrial climates, can be damaged by late frost. This species requires a nutrient-rich, slightly moist, deep soil.
Growth
Height of growth: 15m to 20m, moderately rapid growth potential, growth habits: wide, rounded, horizontal, spreading, good stem-builder, central leader
Leaves
Long pointed needles, 2.5-5.0cm long, 0.1cm wide. Young shoots have very soft needles, needle-like leaves, otherwise bushes of needles on short shoots.
Flowers
Flowering period VIII-X, inconspicuous pale green female flower, yellowish male flower.
Fruits
Reddish-brown oval cones, rounded at the top, 7-10cm long, green when young. Decorative.
Bark
Grey-brown bark with shallow fissures, dark grey and occasionally brown on older trees.