80.‘Aurea’ Deodar Cedar
Wofford Arboretum South Campus
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Tree Details
Hardiness zone: 6
Height: 30 – 40
Spread: around 15
Habit: In youth: broadly pyramidal; At maturity: wide spreading and flat topped
Light: Best in sun or partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; Cones: male – finger-shaped cones very densely set, more numerous on lower portion of tree
Flowers: female – stout, erect cones initially purple in color and found in upper portion of tre
Fruit: in 4 long upright cones, found on upper side of branches, green-while developing, finally brown
Landscape use: Excellent specimen evergreen because of graceful and pendulous habit; use as specimen tree or screen on smaller properties or areas
History: Native range of Deodar cedar is Himalayan Mountains from east Afghanistan to Garwhal; introduced in 1831
Pests\Problems: None serious
Significant Features: Slow growth rate compared to the other species; needs full sun for best color development; foliage is golden yellow and is prominent throughout the season