How to Care for Cedrus deodara (Deodar cedar)

Korean name: 히말라야시다

Deodar cedar is a coniferous tree with long, soft bluish needles. It has a cylindrical shape and grows large, making it suitable as a garden and street tree. It is cold- and drought-tolerant and relatively easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Himalayan region
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: cold hardy, coniferous, street tree
• Also known as: Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers a sunny location.
• Watering: Water deeply when the soil surface dries out.
• Soil: Well-drained fertile soil is ideal.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: -10 to 25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall.

Common questions

How often should you water Cedrus deodara?

Water deeply when the soil surface dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Cedrus deodara?

It likes Prefers a sunny location.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained fertile soil is ideal..

Is Cedrus deodara safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Cedrus deodara good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around -10 to 25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall..