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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 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H6
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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