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Conifer
Feelin' Sunny
Cedrus deodara
A golden-foliage cultivar of Deodar Cedar, prized for its consistently bright yellow-gold needle color and graceful, softly pendulous branching. Like other Deodar Cedar selections, it develops a loose, informal pyramidal habit with drooping branch tips as it matures.
Growing Specifications
- Height
- 20-30 feet over time in cultivation, capable of greater height with age
- Spread
- 10-15 feet, broadening with maturity
- Watering
- Moderate; drought tolerant once established, benefits from regular watering while young
- Light
- Full Sun
- Heat Tolerance
- Excellent; Deodar Cedar selections are generally well suited to Texas heat once established
- Growth Rate
- Moderate to Fast
- Soil Requirement
- Well-draining soil; adaptable to a range of soil types provided drainage is adequate
North Texas Micro-climate Notes
As a Deodar Cedar selection, this specimen is well suited to North Texas heat and sun exposure, requiring comparatively little special site preparation once established.
Care Instructions
Plant in well-draining soil in full sun to preserve its golden color. Water regularly during establishment; reduce frequency once the root system matures. Stake young trees as needed to support the central leader while establishing.
Landscape Usage
Well suited as a bright golden focal specimen or accent tree where its color can stand out against darker evergreens, given room to develop its graceful weeping form.
Fun Fact
Golden Deodar Cedar cultivars tend to hold their brightest color in full sun, unlike many golden conifers that fade or bronze without strong light exposure.
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