Deodar Cedar
Cedrus deodara
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Cedrus
- Species:
- Cedrus deodara
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, green
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix (Archips oporana), orange tortrix moth (Argyrotaenia citrana)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Kyoto moth (Autosticha kyotensis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to the Himalayas, prefers mountainous terrain