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Deodar Cedar
Cedrus deodara · Conifer
Deodar Cedar is a moderate-growing conifer, hardy in USDA zones 7-8, that matures to about 40–50 ft × 30–40 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. It stands up well to deer and drought and heat.
- USDA zones
- 7-8
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 40–50 ft × 30–40 ft
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Soil
- Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry
- Tough against
- Deer, Drought, Heat, Humidity, Salt
- Native to
- Himalayas
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