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Cedrus, Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar 'Feeling Blue'

Cedrusdeodara

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Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cedrus (SEE-drus)
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Species
deodara (dee-oh-DAR-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Greensboro, Georgia

Richmond, Texas

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vossner
(Zone 8a) | April 2016 | positive

My tree has been grafted so it grows as a standard. Average water, partial sun, blue foliage is more noticeable against other greens.

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Cedrus deodara 'Feelin' Blue' BLUE DEODAR CEDAR EG (z7)
This prostrate spreader (to 1'tall by 3-6'wide in 10 years) LOOKS BLUE ev...Read More

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