Cedrus deodara 'Feelin' Blue'


Botanical Information

FamilyPinaceae
GenusCedrus
Speciesdeodara
Cultivar'Feelin' Blue'
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Used mainly in gardens and specimen piece.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6a - 9a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 to -15
Temperature (°F)0 - 25
Height0.5 - 1 m
Spread1 - 3m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ShapeWide spreading, flat with foliage that hangs off the branches.
LandscapeShrub border, a ground cover and rock garden.
PropagationPropagated using seed or semi-wood cutting.
CultivationDrought tolerant, salt tolerant, wind tolerant and pollution tolerant. Full sun to partial shade, in alkaline soil that is dry.
PestsSusceptible to aphids. Resistant to deer, rabbits and insects.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth bark with little slits in the wood.
Leaf DescriptionNeedle and scale foliage.
Flower DescriptionNon-fragrant flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.
Colour DescriptionThe bark is a light brown. Foliage is a bluish-green colour. Flowers are light green. The fruit is reddish-purple and brown.
Texture DescriptionThe bark is smooth in texture with scared fissure.

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