Incense Cedar
Calocedrus decurrens
Victor R. Ruiz from Arinaga, Canary Islands, Spain
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Genus:
- Calocedrus
- Species:
- Calocedrus decurrens
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Argyresthia arceuthobiella, Argyresthia libocedrella, Eupithecia placidata, Periploca dentella, Nelson's hairstreak (Mitoura nelsoni)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers dry slopes and ridges
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold moist stratification for 60 days.
Establishment: L. decurrens is found in southern Oregon, California and western Nevada at montane elevations.
Source: npn.rngr.net