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Cedrus deodara 'Pygmy'

deodar 'Pygmy'

A very slow growing, rounded conifer to a height of around 30cm with compact dense branches and silver-blue foliage which starts off green in spring. The needles are shorter than other cultivars of the species

Synonyms
Cedrus deodara 'Pygmaea'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Loam
Chalk
Clay
Moisture
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pH
Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver Blue
Summer Green Grey Silver Blue
Autumn Green Grey Silver Blue
Winter Green Grey Silver Blue
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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

Suitable for a sink, trough, rock garden or scree bed in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by grafting in late summer or winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to conifer aphid

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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