About
Cedrus deodara 'Silver Mist' is a compact conifer that reaches approximately 1.2 meters in height after ten years. It features a broadly conical shape with branches that extend horizontally and drooping shoots. In spring, fresh growth appears creamy white before transitioning to a green hue as it matures.
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, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Pendulous weeping
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any well-drained soil, in a sunny or part shaded position with shelter from strong winds. In areas with hot summers, this cultivar may benefit from a position shaded from afternoon sun. For more information see tree cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting in winter
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to conifer aphid
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus