Cedrus deodara 'Silver Mist'

Also Known As

Silver Mist Deodar Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 3'-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Cedrus deodara 'Silver Mist' plant details

Cedrus deodara 'Silver Mist' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green 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 well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedrus deodara 'Silver Mist'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, pyramidal, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedrus deodara 'Silver Mist'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cedrus deodara 'Silver Mist' is a pyramidal, mounding shrub of green-blue silver foliage. Only reaching 4-5 feet in height and 6-8 feet in spread, this dwarf deodara is perfect for small landscapes. Brilliant white tips of new foliage growth appears in the spring.

By: Forestfarm

Light green, silvery-white foliage. A fairly delicate variety that needs protection from cold winds. However, it can withstand full sun but prefers shade.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Cedrus deodara 'Silver Mist'. This is a dwarf plant with white leaves. Makes a conical dwarf that is entirely white. Takes pruning well to keep even more dwarf. Will also tolerate shade. One of the best dwarf White Himalayan Cedars on the market.

By: Kigi Nursery

A newer introduction from British Columbia. One of the lightest colored Deodaras with soft, silver-white foliage on pendulous branches. Able to tolerate most sunny sites without burning.

By: Bloom River Gardens

DWARF. This conifer forms a small pyramid up to 6' in height. Billowing, white-tipped foliage happily glistens even in full sun, accenting the tips of delicate, blue-green mature foliage.