Cedrus Deodara Pendula (Himalayan Cedar)

A weeping form of the Himalayan Cedar that over 100 years could reach 40m in height. It will form a broad pendulous head and will need initial staking to give height and create the trunk. Greyish juvenile foliage maturing to a dark green.

Moist but well drained neutral to acid soil. Grow in sun to partial shade. Give young specimens some protection from sharp frosts and strong winds.

N.B. When clipping several plants with the same tool, have a bucket containing a 5% bleach solution and swish your blades around for 30 seconds between plants to sterilise them. This will help avoid the chance of cross contamination of disease.

As with all woody plants, plant high, exposing as much of the taper at the base of the trunk as possible. Allowing soil to accumulate round the base of a tree can be fatal. Keep very well watered when first planted.