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- How do you care for cedar deodar?
- How much water does a deodar cedar need?
- How do you plant a deodar cedar tree?
- How tall does a deodar cedar grow?
- Why are cedar trees bad?
- How long does a deodar cedar last?
- Do deodar cedars drop needles?
- Why is my deodar cedar turning yellow?
- How far apart should you plant deodar cedar?
- Is Cedrus Deodara fast growing?
- What can I plant under cedar deodar?
How do you care for cedar deodar?
Deodar cedar trees, which can be propagated from seed, need plenty of space, a sunny spot, and prefers slightly acidic well-drained soil. They grow at a moderate pace, adding one to two feet per year to reach between 40 and 70 feet tall, though it can reach 250 feet in its native setting.
How much water does a deodar cedar need?
Deodar cedar trees are very drought resistant, so if your area gets occasional rainfall, you may not need to irrigate. Otherwise, provide moderate amounts of water in dry weather. These trees live for a long time with few, if any, pest issues.
How do you plant a deodar cedar tree?
A deodar sapling should be planted when weather is cool, humid and cloudy but with no wind. Plant it in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. The hole should be at least three times wider than the tree's root ball. If your soil is clay, the hole should be 2 to 4 inches shallower than the root ball height.
How tall does a deodar cedar grow?
The Deodar cedar grows to a height of 40–70' and a spread of 20–40' at maturity.
Why are cedar trees bad?
But perhaps the scariest characteristic of cedar trees is their potential to add explosive fuel to wildfires. Hallgren says when a drought is severe cedar trees become a great fire risk because of their oils.
How long does a deodar cedar last?
Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara) is among the most magnificent trees in the world. It is found growing in the western Himalayas at elevations between 5,000 and 10,000 feet and may live for 1,000 years.
Do deodar cedars drop needles?
We have a large deodar cedar that is constantly dropping needles, which necessitates a weekly cleanup. The needles also cover the plants below it.
Why is my deodar cedar turning yellow?
Cedar trees turn brown, yellow or orange for a few reasons: Seasonal Needle Drop. It's a normal cycle all cedar trees go through. ... Those needles turn yellow/brown as the tree phases them out and makes room for new growth from the tips.
How far apart should you plant deodar cedar?
To create a solid screen, plant them 10 - 15 feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one tree to the center of the next. The branch tips will grow together.
Is Cedrus Deodara fast growing?
Fast-growing tree that has one main trunk that grows straight with later branches and pendulous twigs at the end. In the Himalayas, its natural habitat, the tree can grow to heights of 60 - 70 m. ...
What can I plant under cedar deodar?
Some suggestions include Bergenia, Erigeron (Mexican daisy), Iris, Nepeta (catmint), Penstemon, Clivia, Senecio, Heuchera (coral bells), Hosta, Impatiens, Lily, Lobelia, and Caladium bicolor. Vinca minor makes a nice groundcover beneath trees and isn't as aggressive as ivy.
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