Calocedrus decurrens 'Aureovariegata' (v)
incense cedar 'Aureovariegata'
A slow-growing, columnar, coniferous tree to 4m tall, producing flat sprays of linear, glossy, scale-like dark green leaves with splashes of bright yellow. Cones are ovoid, 2.5cm, yellow-brown ripening to red-brown
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Calocedrus are evergreen trees with tiny, scale-like leaves arranged in ranks on the shoots, forming flattened sprays of foliage, with small ovoid cones
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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