Cedrus deodara 'Karl Fuchs' ~ Karl Fuchs Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar

Karl Fuchs Deodar Cedar is a tall-growing pyramidal conifer tree that matures with narrow layered horizontal branches with drooping branchlets and upright cones.  The drooping needles emerge a simmering blue-green and gradually matures to green.  Prefers full sun and rich, moist acidic well-drained soils.  Heat and drought tolerant once established.  After 10 years it will continue to grow at a rate of 6 - 8" inches a year. Type:  Tree, Conifer Height:  12' - 15' (At 10 Yrs) - 35' Spread:  4' - 12' Spacing:  N/A USDA Hardiness Zone:  6 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  N/A Season of Interest:  Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance. Tip blight and root rot may occur, especially in poorly-draining soils.   LANDSCAPE USES:  Specimen or mass plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Screening, and Shade Tree.  COMPANION PLANTS: Crape Myrtle, Magnolia, Japanese Maple IMAGES: Photos from NC Extension Gard