About
Cedrus deodara 'Pygmy' is a compact conifer that exhibits a slow growth rate, reaching approximately 30 cm in height. Its branches are densely packed, adorned with silver-blue needles that begin as green in the spring. The foliage is shorter compared to other varieties within the species.
About the genus
Cedrus consists of substantial evergreen trees characterized by needle-like foliage that forms a spiral pattern on young branches and appears in whorls on shorter spur-like shoots. The ovoid cones disintegrate to disperse seeds while remaining attached to the tree.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sand, Loam, Chalk, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Suitable for a sink, trough, rock garden or scree bed in full sun
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting in late summer or winter
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to conifer aphid
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus