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ConifersTrees
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown | ||
Autumn | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown | ||
Winter | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- 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
Can be staked or trained to the required shape. Grow in any well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to conifer aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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