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Crystal Falls Deodar Cedar*
Cedrus deodara 'Crystal Falls'
* This is a "special order" plant - contact store for details
Height: 30 feet
Spread: 30 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 4b
Other Names: Weeping Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
Description:
A striking medium sized tree with a broad pyramidal habit of growth, cascading, pendulous branches bear soft blue-green needles; best used as a colorful landscape accent; rich color year round for added winter interest
Ornamental Features
Crystal Falls Deodar Cedar is primarily valued in the landscape for its cascading habit of growth. It has attractive bluish-green evergreen foliage. The needles are highly ornamental and remain bluish-green throughout the winter.
Landscape Attributes
Crystal Falls Deodar Cedar is an evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a shapely form and gracefully arching branches. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Crystal Falls Deodar Cedar is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Shade
- Vertical Accent
Planting & Growing
Crystal Falls Deodar Cedar will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
* This is a "special order" plant - contact store for details