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California Native Plant

Calocedrus decurrens

Incense Cedar

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Normans/Sortomme

 

Description

The cedar is an attractive, stiff, narrow evergreen tree which has a columnar growing pattern and maintains a central leader. The foliage is comprised of scale needles, while the coarse bark has an attractive cinnamon red-brown coloring. The cedar retains its color in winter and under good cultural conditons, will maintain its foliage to the ground. It serves as an effective screening evergreen, and contrasts well with Maples and other deciduous trees and flowering plants.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40', 40-60', 60-100'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

Brown, Orange, Yellow

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.