Cedrus deodara 'Silver Mist'
deodar 'Silver Mist'
A dwarf conifer, to around 1.2m high in ten years, with a broadly conical habit, spreading branches and pendent shoots. New growth emerges creamy white in spring, and matures to green
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Cream Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Cream Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Cedrus are large evergreen trees with needle-like leaves arranged spirally on young shoots, and in whorls on short spur-like side-shoots; ovoid cones break up to release the seeds while still attached to the tree
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil, in a sunny or part shaded position with shelter from strong winds. In areas with hot summers, this cultivar may benefit from a position shaded from afternoon sun. For more information see tree cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to conifer aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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