Golden Deodar Cedar
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'
Overview
Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara 'Aurea') is an amazing plant species that adds unique beauty and character to any garden. Its bright golden needles and red-orange bark provide a stunning contrast to any landscape design. It grows quickly with a pyramidal shape, making it a great fit for any size garden or yard. Furthermore, its foliage responds well to shearing, so it can be pruned and shaped to fit any desired style. It is an especially hardy species and well suited for areas of low precipitation and cold temperatures. The Golden Deodar Cedar offers a regal elegance to any garden that makes it truly special.
Care Guide
Watering
Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara ‘Aurea’) should be watered once a week in the summer, and every 2 weeks in the winter. Water thoroughly until there is runoff coming from the bottom of the pot. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings and maintain moist soil after each watering. During the summer, increase watering to twice a week if the weather is particularly hot or dry.
Light
Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara 'Aurea') thrives best in full sun, which means it should get at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. This will help the tree maintain its vibrant yellow foliage color throughout the year. The amount of sunlight received should peak during early morning and late afternoon. Partial shade is also okay, but the tree's foliage will more likely retain its yellow tones in full sun.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 7-7.
Pruning
Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara 'Aurea') should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. You can prune up to about a third of the tree, depending on how large it is, as it can grow to be about 60 feet tall. Do not prune if you want the tree to form a natural-looking shape. When pruning, always remove dead, weak, or diseased branches first. If only 1-third of the tree is being removed, try to prune from all sides in order to maintain the tree’s shape. Thinning is also recommended to allow better air circulation and light penetration, as well as to improve the tree’s overall appearance. Be sure to make your cuts clean and close to the trunk to prevent damage to the tree.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Blight, needle cast, Canker, sap rot, Diptera - true flies, Drought resistant .
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