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Pinaceae
Cedrus deodara 'Albospica'
Deodar Cedar
Deodar cedar is a western Himalayan evergreen tree, and 'Albospicta' is the same tree except for its ivory-tipped new growth. It was iscovered in a garden in Ireland in 1899. It has a slower growth rate than the species and develops an upright but irregular pyramidal shape. The branches are dense and covered in green needles with the youngest tip growth an attractive ivory that slowly turns green in summer. These branch tips often dangle softly downward, giving the entire tree a soft and luxurious feel. With time, the trunks and branches become very picturesque, especially when viewed from under the canopy. The female cones are held upright on the upper tree branches and are large, egg-shaped and purple-green, while the smaller male cones are elongate and shed copious amounts or yellow pollen in spring.
This smaller-sized tree must have full sun and ample room to attain its fullest and most beautiful growth. Deodar cedar is extremely adaptable, growing well on a wide range of soil pH and types although it will not tolerate soggy conditions. This is a beautiful specimen tree for a spacious lawn or garden setting.
9 - 6
6 - 9
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Full Sun
20'-30' / 6.1m - 9.1m
20'-25' / 6.1m - 7.6m
Late Spring
India, Nepal
Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Clay, Loam
Drought
Medium
Drought Tolerant
Pyramidal
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Insignificant
Light Green
Brown, Sandy Brown
White, Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Green
Green, Gray Green
Brown, Black
No
Yes
Fine
Matte
Fissured
Feature Plant
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