Botanical Name: Cedrus deo. pen. 'Wells Emerald Falls'
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Common Name: Emerald Falls Deodar Cedar  
Plant photo of: Cedrus deo. pen. 'Wells Emerald Falls'
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Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Green

 

Fruit Color

Blue, Brown

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Espalier, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Hedge, Screen, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

This deodar cedar, introduced by Wells Nursery in Mount Vernon, Washington, has a weeping, pendulous habit. Needles are short and lush, emerald green. Average size after 10 years is 10 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, though it can grow larger; judicious pruning will keep it in check (see Guides). Generally, the height is governed by how high it is staked. Cedars have lovely cones, emerging bluish when young and aging a reddish brown.
Grow in full sun to part shade and well-drained soils that are rich and loamy, though it will tolerate sandy or clay soils as long as they are not perpetually moist. Sun to part shade. Slow growing.