Cedrus deodara 'Limelight'

Also Known As

Limelight Deodar Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 6'-7'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-10b

Cedrus deodara 'Limelight' plant details

Cedrus deodara 'Limelight' is an evergreen conifer tree with chartreuse foliage. and brown and red fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedrus deodara 'Limelight'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedrus deodara 'Limelight'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Limelight' has pyramidal form, graceful branches, frosty mint-green needles, and barrel-shaped bluish cones that stand upright on the branches. With maturity Deodars spread wide and their tops become flattened resulting in a rounded form. This selection is native from Afghanistan. 40-70 feet tall.