- Cedar Bush and Tree Growth Rates and Conditions.
- Blue Atlas Cedar 'Glauca' (Cedus atlantica 'glauca')
- Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
- Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens)
- Thuja 'Green Giant' (Thuja arborvitae 'Green Giant')
How long does a deodar cedar last?
Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara) is among the most magnificent trees in the world. It is found growing in the western Himalayas at elevations between 5,000 and 10,000 feet and may live for 1,000 years.Aug 1, 2014
How tall does a deodar cedar get?
40–70'
How can I make my cedar tree grow faster?
True cedars need occasional deep watering in hot summer months to thrive, and fertilizing heat-stressed cedars would only make matters worse. On the other hand, fertilize cedars regularly if you want faster growth on young trees, if plants are growing in poor soils or if they need to repair damage.
Do deodar cedars have invasive roots?
Size and Root Spread While a deodar cedar's height and the spread of its canopy varies, so does the spread of its roots. Larger trees have larger root systems. The roots of a mature deodar cedar spread up to 32 feet from its trunk.
Do deodar cedars drop needles?
We have a large deodar cedar that is constantly dropping needles, which necessitates a weekly cleanup. The needles also cover the plants below it. The constant needle drop from cedars, pines, redwoods and other conifers is a normal function of these plants.
Do deodar cedars have deep roots?
Its roots usually extend not more than 6 to 8 feet deep. Like most cedars, however, it's healthiest when it has room to spread. Under the right conditions, the Deodar cedar can grow 60 to 80 feet tall and 30 to 40 feet wide, while the Atlas cedar can grow 40 to 60 feet tall and spread 25 to 40 feet.
How wide do deodar cedars get?
The Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) is an evergreen tree that can reach 70 feet high and up to 40 feet wide. It is a popular landscape specimen that provides year-round interest with its attractive pyramid shape and lovely green-silver color.
Is deodar and cedar are same?
Cedrus deodara is one of the true cedars. Other true cedars include the cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) and the Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica), which comes in a weeping form. It is in the Pinaceae family, which includes both evergreen and deciduous conifers such as pine trees, spruce trees, and fir trees.
How can you tell if a cedar is deodar?
Habit: The Deodar Cedar is identified by its flat top (at maturity), widespread swooping branches, blue-green needles, gray scaly bark and small cones. Deodar Cedars are pyramidal when young due to their pointed top. These evergreen conifers mature to have broad, swooping horizontal branches with flat tops.
How do I identify a cedar tree?
Cedar trees are pretty easy to identify. Apart from looking magnificent, true cedars have bluish-green needles for leaves and they grow in groups with woody branches. They also have large cones that look like barrels and grow upwards on the branches.
How fast does a Himalayan cedar grow?
13' to 24' per year
Where is the best place to plant cedar trees?
Leave plenty of space if you're planting a cedar tree near a building or sidewalk. Avoid locations near water, as cedar trees don't do well in soggy soil or areas prone to flooding. Select a location where the tree receives at least six hours of sunlight per day.