Cedrus deodara 'Pygmy'
A very slow growing, rounded conifer to a height of around 30cm with compact dense branches and silver-blue foliage which starts off green in spring. The needles are shorter than other cultivars of the species
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, Alkaline, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver Blue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver Blue | |||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver Blue | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver Blue |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cedrus are large evergreen trees with needle-like leaves arranged spirally on young shoots, and in whorls on short spur-like side-shoots; ovoid cones break up to release the seeds while still attached to the tree
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Suitable for a sink, trough, rock garden or scree bed in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in late summer or winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to conifer aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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