This library and any plant lists generated from it reflect plants we’ve carried or could obtain over the past 12–18 months, not our current inventory or availability.
“Fire Wise” plants are not fireproof. These plants, when maintained properly, have a higher fire resistance reducing fire danger. This list is built on the recommendations of local governments and the Diablo Firesafe Council
Gold Cascade Deodar Cedar
Cedrus deodara 'Gold Cascade'
Height: 8 feet
Spread: 8 feet
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 5b
Other Names: Himalayan Cedar
Description:
An attactive tree with a small pyramidal habit of growth, dense branches are covered with interesting golden tipped needles; color looks subtle and elegant; best as an accent tree on the landscape or in a large garden area
Ornamental Features
Gold Cascade Deodar Cedar is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth. It has attractive gold-tipped bluish-green foliage. The needles are highly ornamental and remain bluish-green throughout the winter.
Landscape Attributes
Gold Cascade Deodar Cedar is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Gold Cascade Deodar Cedar is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Gold Cascade Deodar Cedar will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Plant lists (elsewhere on our site):
Popular searches:
Searching:
In keyword searches, precede the keyword with a “+” to only include plants and a “-” to exclude any plants that contain that keyword.
Enclose any phrase in quotation marks ““ to search for the phrase and not the individual words.
• Use “Quick Search” with “Search By Plant Names” to find plants that meet your criteria
• Use “Category links” to quickly find a grouping of plants
• Use “Advanced Search” to narrow the results within each category
• Use the “Hot Button” check box to prioritize a search attribute
My Wish List:
• Use the “Wish List” check box to save plants of interest for future reference
• Print out your list and bring it to the nursery as a shopping list
Remember, we may not currently have all the plants you choose in stock.