- Deodar cedar
Botanical name: Cedrus Deodara
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: can reach heights of up to 100 ft and 10 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 3-9
Foliage color: green/blue
Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim in the winter to maintain desired size and shape
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: good for specimen planting and additions to an ornamental cluster garden
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: essential oils can be extracted this tree to nourish human skin
Watering instructions: allow soil to become mostly dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: camellias, crape myrtles, magnolias, fuschia
Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
