Conifer
Karl Fuchs
Cedrus deodara
A silver-blue foliage selection of Deodar Cedar, notable for improved cold hardiness compared to typical straight-species Deodar Cedars, extending the range where this striking blue-needled evergreen can be reliably grown. It retains the species' graceful pyramidal-to-weeping form and provides year-round structural and color interest.
Growing Specifications
- Height
- Variable with age and site conditions
- Spread
- Variable with age and site conditions
- Watering
- Moderate during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature
- Light
- Full Sun
- Heat Tolerance
- Good once established; well adapted to hot climates with good drainage
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Soil Requirement
- Well-draining soil is essential; sensitive to waterlogged or heavy, poorly-drained clay
North Texas Micro-climate Notes
Excellent drainage is the single most important factor for Cedrus deodara selections in North Texas clay soils — plant on a raised mound or heavily amended bed to avoid root rot. This selection's improved cold hardiness is a bonus during North Texas's periodic hard winter freezes.
Care Instructions
Plant on a raised, well-draining mound to keep the root crown free of standing water. Water deeply but infrequently once established.
Landscape Usage
A premier structural evergreen for a prominent bed, where its vivid blue foliage provides strong color contrast against green-leaved plantings.
Fun Fact
This selection is specifically valued among Deodar Cedar cultivars for extending cold hardiness beyond what the straight species typically tolerates, making it a more reliable choice in regions with occasional hard winter freezes.
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