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Calocedrus decurrens

Incense Cedar

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Normans/Sortomme

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.