Calocedrus decurrens 'Aureovariegata' (v)

RHS Plant Profile
incense cedar 'Aureovariegata'
incense cedar 'Aureovariegata' John Fielding

Synonyms

Calocedrus decurrens 'Variegata'

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Conifers Trees

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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