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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

Synonyms
Calocedrus decurrens 'Variegata'
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H7
Botanical 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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