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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
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse[245]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts and consider giving them some protection from the cold for their first winter outdoors.
Cuttings of the current season's growth, taken in mid autumn, in a light sandy soil in a cold frame[245].
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