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Calocedrus decurrens
Incense cedar
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Latin Name: Calocedrus decurrens
Synonyms: Heyderia decurrens. Libocedrus decurrens. Thuja gigantea. non Nutt.
Common Name: Incense cedar
Family: Cupressaceae(Click to Search)
Author: (Torr.)Florin.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Found on a variety of soils, usually on western slopes at an altitude of 700 - 2500 metres[229]. The best specimens are found on deep well-drained slightly acidic sandy loam soils[229].
Mature Height: 15
Mature Width: 2
Habit: Tree
Landscaping and Planting:
- This plant variety generally cannot be successfully grown in areas where the soil quality is of a poor standard, ie lacking in sufficient nutrients.
- This plant variety does not tolerate heavy clay soils.
- This variety can be grown in anything from a light to a heavy soil mixture.
- For optimal results it is preferable to plant in a well drained soil.
- As far as hardiness goes, this variety can be a little temperamental.
- When supplied optimal conditions, this variety is considered to have a slow growth rate.
- This variety prefers a semi shade to full sun position.
- It is preferable to plant this variety in a dry to moist position.
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