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Blue Snake Deodar Cedar

Scientific name: Cedrus deodara 'Blue Snake'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:7 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:6 ft
Width:10 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This is a blue creeping dwarf Himalayan cedar cultivar known for its serpentine-like shape which seems to hug the ground.

  Morphology:
This dwarf conifer grows to 6’ tall if left on its own. It only puts on 2”-4” of new growth each year. It has an animated growth shape with twisting branches that snake along the ground like blue tendrils. If it is left as a groundcover one should remove any shoots that grow vertical. The nursery industry does sell staked versions as well.

It was discovered in Holland in 1962 as a sport in a Deodar Cedar nursery.

  Adaptation:
In general the dwarf cultivars of Deodar cedar do best in cool maritime areas where the soil is naturally acidic.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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