The Deodar Cedar is a large evergreen tree that is native to the western Himalayan Mountains. It is pyramidal when young, maturing to a flat-topped tree with broad-spreading, horizontal branches. Deodar cedar is perhaps the most pendulous of the true cedars, with drooping branchlets and branching that is gracefully drooping at the tips. Lower branches typically remain on the tree as it ages, often touching the ground. This is a medium-growing tree that typically matures to 40-50’ tall in its first 25 years. In its native habitat, trees reportedly will grow much taller over time, sometimes reaching 150-200’ tall. Dark grayish-green needles (to 1.25” long) appear in clusters. Upright cones (to 4” long). Best grown in deep, moist but well-drained, acidic loams in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Best tolerance of the true cedars for hot and humid summers. Garden Uses. Specimen tree for large lawns and as a screen or a hedge. Hardy in zones 7-8.
