Cedrus deodara: Deodar Cedar Seeds

Zones: 7 to 9
Mature Height: 70 feet
Mature Spread: 30 to 40 feet

The Deodar Cedar is a good grower for the south and west coast of the US. It has a very graceful horizontal weeping habit with pendulous branches that spread. When needles first emerge they are yellowish-green, but throughout the summer they mature to blue-green. A particularly beautiful tree.

When choosing a location, keep in mind that the Deodar Cedar has a moderate growth rate. It grows up to 70 feet in height and 30 to 40 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 7 to 9. Requires full sun and well-drained soil. Will tolerate wind, heat and drought.

How To Start These Seeds:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours
Stratification: None required, though 14-30 days cold stratification can improve germination times.
Germination: No pre-germination treatment required; sow immediately, sow seed 3/4 deep, mulch the seed bed

Seed Count Per Packet:
This packet contains 20 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds.

If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.