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Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar)

Cedrus deodara is an evergreen large conifer that were used extensively for their timber. The tree has a decoratve pyramidal format . The tip of the branches and hanging downward giving a nice and soft feeling to the tree. It has greenish grayish needle leaf the longest among the cedars. The fastest growing from the cedar group. Can tolerate urban condition ( compacted and poor soil) if enough space is given to the tree to grow. It needs full sun. 

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  • Horticulture Management
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  • French Name: -

    Arabic Name: أرز

    Pronunciation: SEE-drus dee-oh-DAR-uh

  • Plant type: Tree

  • Origin: Asia

  • Heat Zones: 7 to 9

    Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9

  • Uses: Screen, Specimen, Shade, Windbreak

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Fast

    Tree Shape: Pyramidal

    Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

    Canopy Density: Medium

    Canopy Texture: Fine

    Height at Maturity: Over 23

    Spread at Maturity: 10 to 15 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: 20 to 50 Years

  • Notes

    Under cold condition no pest or diseases will harm the tree.

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Spiral

    Leaf Venation: Parallel

    Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: Less than 5

    Leaf Shape: Needle

    Leaf Margins: Entire

    Leaf Texture: Waxy, Rough, Coarse

    Leaf Scent: Pleasant (Lemony)

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Green

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: No

    Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3

    Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

    Flower Scent: No Fragance

    Flower Color: Brown

    Seasons: Summer

  • Trunk

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

    Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

    Trunk esthetic Values: Fissured

  • Fruit

    Fruit Showiness: Yes

    Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7

    Fruit Color: Grey

    Seasons: Fall, Winter

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: Yes

    Heat Tolerance: No

    Drought Tolerance: Yes

    Salt Tolerance: Moderate

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

    Light Requirements: Full

  • Management

    Toxicity: No

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

    Pruning Requirements: No pruning at all

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

    Surface Rooting: No

    Life Span: More than 50

    Pests: Scales

    Plant Propagation: Seed

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