deodar
Also known as: fountain tree; Himalayan cedar; Indian cedar
An evergreen conifer making a large tree, at first conical with a drooping leading shoot, later broad-crowned. Needles to 4cm in length, slightly glaucous, mostly whorled. Cone to 10cm in length, broadly-ovoid
Scientific classification
- Species
- deodar (Cedrus deodara)
- Genus
- Cedrus
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of deodar
Distribution map
Western Himalaya
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of deodar
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deodar care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGood specimen tree but needs space to reach full potential. Grow in any well-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to conifer aphid
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