Botanical Name: Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' Add
Common Name: Golden Deodar  
Plant photo of: Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Gold, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

 

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Information by:
Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

Like the deodora, this fast-growing coniferous evergreen can reach a size 80' tall by 40' wide. The foliage of this tree is has a beautiful golden cast, and it requires full sun in order to best develop its color.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.