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    Cedrus deodara 'Descanso Dwarf'

    Also Known As

    • Descanso Dwarf Deodar Cedar

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 12'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Cedrus deodara 'Descanso Dwarf' plant details

    Cedrus deodara 'Descanso Dwarf' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedrus deodara 'Descanso Dwarf'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT wide, 12 FT tall
    Uses: dwarf, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedrus deodara 'Descanso Dwarf'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This graceful weeper very slowly forms a beautiful small pyramidal tree; originated at Descanso Gardens. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cedrus deodara 'Descanso Dwarf' plant

    How to Grow Cedrus deodara 'Descanso Dwarf'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Glauca Pendula Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Cedrus deodara 'Aurea Pendula'

    aka Aurea Pendula Golden Weeping Deodar Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Cedrus deodara 'Divinely Blue'

    aka Cedrus deodara 'Devinely Blue', Divinely Blue Blue Deodar Cedar, Divinely Blue Himalayan Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cedrus deodara 'Divinely Blue' foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.
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    Cedrus atlantica

    aka Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica, Atlantic Cedar, Atlas Cedar, Blue Atlas Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'-60'

    Width: 30'-40'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cedrus atlantica foliage by Kristine Paulus
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    Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea'

    aka Cedrus libani 'Aurea', Aurea Atlas Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'-60'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea' foliage by Danger Garden
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