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Deodar Cedar is a large conifer with a pendulous growth habit when young. It keeps a droopy leading shoot even on mature trees. Needle-like leaves, up to 5cm long, have a bluish bloom when young. Architectural, so makes a good specimen tree. The timber is rot resistant, close grained and aromatic and therefore historically used for storage rooms and boxes, having a certain amount of anti-fungal and insect repellent properties. Deodar forests were/are thought to be sacred to the God Shiva and used as places of meditation. It is the national tree of Pakistan.
Cedrus deodara
Common name: Deodar Cedar.
Native: Western Himalayas.
Provenance: India
Size and spread (10 years): 3.5m x 1.5m
Treatment required: Semi dormant requires pre chill stratification.
Seeds / kg: 8,600 15% viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Well drained, rich soils, on the acid side.
Planting instructions: plant in full sun and give lots of space so it can develop a good shape.
Mature height: 25m
| Weight | 10.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cedrus |
| Size | Seed Pack (approx 35 seeds) |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | evergreen |
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