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    Cedrus deodara 'Albospica'

    Also Known As

    • Cedrus deodara 'Albo-Spica'
    • Cedrus deodara 'Albospicata'
    • Cedrus deodara 'Silver Tip'
    • Albospica White Tip Himalayan Cedar
    • Silver Tip Himalayan Cedar
    • White Tip Cedar

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 12'-20'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Cedrus deodara 'Albospica' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedrus deodara 'Albospica'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: compact

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedrus deodara 'Albospica'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    "An elegant large tree, particularly effective in late spring" (Hillier) when the tips of its young shoots are a creamy-white. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Cedrus deodara ' Albospica ' or 'Albo-spica' A white tiped form of Himalayan Cedar. A broad conical plant with white new growth blending with the green. Can be sheared to keep a more compact plant.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    White new growth blends well with older green needles. Can be sheared to keep more compact. Has been in cultivation for over a 100 years.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    New growth has silver tips, contrasts with older growth. Drought tolerant when established, hardy to zone 6

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    An exceptionally attractive form of C. deodara. The tips of the young shoots are creamy white.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Cedrus deodara 'Albospica' plant

    How to Grow Cedrus deodara 'Albospica'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • brown

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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