Calocedrus decurrens
Incense Cedar
Description
The cedar is an attractive, stiff, narrow evergreen tree which has a columnar growing pattern and maintains a central leader. The foliage is comprised of scale needles, while the coarse bark has an attractive cinnamon red-brown coloring. The cedar typically retains its color in winter. It serves as an effective screening. It will slowly grow to 30' tall and 15' wide. Small brown cones appear in summer. Foliage is aromatic when brushed. It has low watering needs once it's established.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.