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    Calocedrus decurrens 'Compacta'

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Calocedrus decurrens 'Compacta' plant details

    Calocedrus decurrens 'Compacta' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calocedrus decurrens 'Compacta'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calocedrus decurrens 'Compacta'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Calocedrus decurrens 'Compacta' plant

    How to Grow Calocedrus decurrens 'Compacta'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Calocedrus decurrens 'Maupin Glow'

    aka Maupin Glow Incense Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calocedrus decurrens 'Maupin Glow' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Calocedrus decurrens

    aka California Incense Cedar, Incense Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 30'-70'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calocedrus decurrens form by Greer Gardens Inc.
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    Calocedrus decurrens 'Berrima Gold'

    aka Berrima Gold Golden Incense Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 8'-6'

    • mostly sun - bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calocedrus decurrens 'Berrima Gold' by Karl Gercens III
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    Calocedrus decurrens 'Aureovariegata'

    aka Aureovariegata Incense Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 35'-50'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calocedrus decurrens 'Aureovariegata' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Calocedrus macrolepis

    aka CEDAR

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 50'-80'

    Width: 20'-50'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Calocedrus macrolepis foliage by Forestfarm
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