Cedrus deodara

$170.00

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Size: 30cm

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Current Stock Height Guides

30cm: 0.7m – 1m Approx.
40cm/45L: 1.5m – 2m Approx.
100L: 1.3m – 1.8m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 15m to 30m (approx.)

Mature Width: 6m to 13.7m

Cedrus deodara is expected to grow 60cm to 90cm per year (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Cedrus deodara

Cedrus deodara holds a broad pyramidal frame with gracefully drooping branch tips and a nodding leader, softening what would otherwise be a rigid conifer silhouette. Fine blue-green needles catch light across the whole canopy, and the Himalayan Cedar lives for centuries.

Cedrus deodara grows to 15 to 30 metres tall and 6 to 14 metres wide at 60 to 90 centimetres per year, which is fast for a conifer of this stature. It needs genuine space and is best suited to parkland, large rural properties, avenues and civic landscapes rather than suburban gardens.

This is a frost hardy tree that survives heavy and frequent frost without damage, and it also handles drought and heat once established. It grows in full sun and requires free-draining soil, performing poorly where drainage is impeded.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Cedrus deodara

How big does Cedrus deodara grow?

The Himalayan Cedar reaches 15 to 30 metres tall and 6 to 14 metres wide. It is a very large tree requiring parkland or acreage scale rather than a suburban block.

How fast does the Himalayan Cedar grow?

It grows at 60 to 90 centimetres per year, which is fast for a conifer of this eventual size, and develops its graceful drooping form from a young age.

What makes Cedrus deodara different from other cedars?

Deodara has distinctly drooping branch tips and a nodding leader, giving it a softer, more graceful silhouette than the stiffer Atlas or Lebanon cedars.

Is Cedrus deodara frost hardy?

Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage and also tolerates heat and drought once established, making it adaptable across most of southern Australia.

What soil does it need?

Free-draining soil is essential. Cedrus deodara performs poorly in heavy waterlogged ground and will decline where drainage is impeded, regardless of other conditions.

How long does a Himalayan Cedar live?

It is very long-lived, with mature specimens routinely exceeding a century and older trees documented well beyond that. It is a genuine legacy planting.

How far apart should I plant Cedrus deodara?

Plant 10 to 12 metres apart for an avenue, and keep trees at least 15 metres from buildings and services given the eventual canopy spread.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Avenue Planting
Shade Tree
Council or Civic Landscapes

Cedrus deodara works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Cedrus deodara Evergreen or Deciduous?

Cedrus deodara is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 15m to 30m (approx.)

Mature Width: 6m to 13.7m

Cedrus deodara is expected to grow 60cm to 90cm per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Cedrus deodara

Cedrus deodara is expected to grow 60cm to 90cm per year (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Slow Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Cedrus deodara

Is Cedrus deodara frost tolerant?

Cedrus deodara is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Cedrus deodara Flower?

Cedrus deodara produces small upright male cones and tiny female cones in autumn, which gradually develop into larger, woody seed cones over time. While subtle, these seasonal structures sit among the soft blue-green needles and mark its natural reproductive cycle.

Does Cedrus deodara flower?

No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

Not Applicable

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Is Cedrus deodara an Australian Native Tree?

No

Cedrus deodara is Native to The western Himalayas, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, northern India, and Nepal, where it grows naturally on mountain slopes.

What is the Wildlife Value of Cedrus deodara ?

Its dense evergreen canopy provides year-round shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, while the cones support insects and cone-feeding wildlife. The layered branching also creates cool, protected micro-habitats that enhance overall garden biodiversity.

How much Sunlight does Cedrus deodara need?

Cedrus deodara will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Cedrus deodara performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration and structure. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops its hallmark high drought resilience.

Is Cedrus deodara Drought Tolerant?

Is Cedrus deodara Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Cedrus deodara develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and exposed environments and maintains its graceful, drooping form with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Cedrus deodara

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Cedrus deodara

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Cedrus deodara is expected to grow 60cm to 90cm per year (approx.).

Slow Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Cedrus deodara

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Cedrus deodara in Different Soil

Cedrus deodara performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch lightly to moderate surface temperature.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and coarse organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred. Avoid waterlogging at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is Deodar Cedar suitable for urban settings? Yes, but consider its mature size when choosing a location.
How fast does the Deodar Cedar grow? It has a moderate growth rate, adding 30-60cm annually.