Description
Cedrus deodara ‘Robusta Glauca’ or the Deodar Cedar is indigenous to the Himalayas where it can grow up to 60 metres. It was brought to the UK in the Georgian reign, where it became a favourite ornamental tree grown on grounds of large country houses. Its name is Sanskrit for “wood of the gods” and Hindus worshipped it as a divine tree. Branches grow horizontally from the trunk, with flat twigs and drooping leaders. As the tree matures it changes from a conical habitus to an unsymmetrical, broad crown shape. Its needles are a gentle blue-green, around 4cm long and whorl around the shoots. It produces cones around 10 cm in length. The RHS has given Cedrus deodara ‘Robusta Glauca’ an Award of Merit.
Ideal Conditions: Must grow in well-drained soil, needs sun, young trees may need to be protected from cold winters
Maximum Height: 20 metres
