Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'

Also Known As

Golden Deodar Cedar
Golden Himalayan Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 25'-40'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' plant details

Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' is an evergreen conifer tree with chartreuse and gold foliage. and brown and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional 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 seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, pyramidal, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen, broadly pyramidal tree with golden yellow foliage in spring, turning to greenish yellow throughout the year. Pendulous, graceful branches adorn this tree, that becomes more flat-topped and wide with age.

By: Garden World

Cedrus deodara ' Aurea ' A golden form of Himalayan Cedar. A very fast growing, broad conical plant. Leaves are golden that come out on horizontal branches and weep down at the ends. Found in literature around 1866 in UK and France.

By: Kigi Nursery

Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' This is a golden variety of Deodar Cedar. The needles are tipped with a gold highlight. Real eye catching. It reaches a height of 40 to 50 feet and a spread of 20 to 30 feet.