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Trees & woodland lore · Western North Carolina field companion

Electric Blue Deodar cedar

Cedrus deodara

Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cedrus deodara. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cedrus deodara. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.☀ Full sunCathy Dewitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

Blue-foliaged specimen; allow mature breadth. Best in deep, well-drained soil; avoid wet feet.

Sun Exposure
Full sun
MATURE HEIGHT (FT)
20–30
MATURE WIDTH (FT)
10–15
BLOOM SEASON
late summer–fall
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WNC Notes

Blue-foliaged specimen; allow mature breadth. Best in deep, well-drained soil; avoid wet feet.

Sun Exposure

Full sun

MATURE HEIGHT (FT)

20–30

MATURE WIDTH (FT)

10–15

BLOOM SEASON

late summer–fall

BLOOM COLOR

Non-showy cones

At Lynn’s Nursery · Electric Blue

Cedrus deodara Summer/Fall 2026 catalog. Confirm current availability with the nursery. Mature height × width: 20–30' H × 10–15' W. Light: Full sun. Habit: Broad pyramidal conifer. Flowers & season: Non-showy cones; late summer–fall. Blue-foliaged specimen; allow mature breadth. Best in deep, well-drained soil; avoid wet feet.

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Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cedrus deodara. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cedrus deodara. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.☀ Full sunCathy Dewitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Cedrus deodara. Taxon reference; photograph alone does not establish a named cultivar.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Cedrus deodara. Taxon reference; photograph alone does not establish a named cultivar.☀ Full sunCathy Dewitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Upright developing cones of deodar cedar — species reference; cultivar identity not inferred.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Upright developing cones of deodar cedar — species reference; cultivar identity not inferred.☀ Full sunPhoto by Dinesh Valke ↗ · CC-BY-SA 2.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

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