A low, cascading cedar with soft evergreen texture that drapes beautifully over slopes, walls, and raised beds
FEATURES:
- Prostrate, spreading habit that stays low and wide for evergreen groundcover impact
- Gracefully weeping branches that spill and drape for a flowing, sculptural look
- Soft, feathery needles with a refined texture that reads elegant up close
- Perfect for slopes and retaining walls where it can cascade and soften hard edges
- A standout alternative to shrubs when you want evergreen coverage with more character
- Strong winter interest with evergreen color and distinctive form all season long
- Also known as the Deodar Cedar
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Design with silhouettes: one “upright,” one “mounded,” one “spilling.” This cedar gives you the spill. Add a vertical evergreen or a clump of ornamental grass nearby, and the planting instantly looks balanced and professionally composed.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 2-4' tall
- Mature Width: 8-12' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 8-12' apart
Prostrate Beauty Himalayan Cedar
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Cedrus deodara 'Prostrate Beauty'
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A low, cascading cedar with soft evergreen texture that drapes beautifully over slopes, walls, and raised beds
FEATURES:
- Prostrate, spreading habit that stays low and wide for evergreen groundcover impact
- Gracefully weeping branches that spill and drape for a flowing, sculptural look
- Soft, feathery needles with a refined texture that reads elegant up close
- Perfect for slopes and retaining walls where it can cascade and soften hard edges
- A standout alternative to shrubs when you want evergreen coverage with more character
- Strong winter interest with evergreen color and distinctive form all season long
- Also known as the Deodar Cedar
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Design with silhouettes: one “upright,” one “mounded,” one “spilling.” This cedar gives you the spill. Add a vertical evergreen or a clump of ornamental grass nearby, and the planting instantly looks balanced and professionally composed.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 2-4' tall
- Mature Width: 8-12' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 8-12' apart
Why plant Prostrate Beauty Himalayan Cedar?
Prostrate Beauty Himalayan Cedar is the answer when you want evergreen coverage that doesn’t look like a hedge or a blob. Its branches naturally drape and flow, creating a low, spreading form that feels like a living landscape feature. The needles are soft and refined, giving you texture that looks intentional in every season, especially winter when shape and structure matter most.
This is a smart choice for problem-solving spots: slopes that need visual softening, retaining walls that feel too harsh, or wide beds that need a grounding evergreen presence. It’s low, graceful, and full of character.
How to use Prostrate Beauty Himalayan Cedar in the landscape?
Plant it at the top of a wall or the edge of a raised bed so it can spill naturally and soften the line between hardscape and planting. It’s also excellent on slopes, where the spreading habit provides evergreen coverage and the draping branches add movement. Use it in rock gardens or among boulders for a naturalistic look, and pair it with upright evergreens or ornamental grasses nearby to create contrast between “vertical” and “cascading” forms. Give it room to spread, and avoid shearing, since the natural drape is the whole point.
Frequently Asked Questions
This cedar does not produce showy blooms. It may form cones as it matures, but it’s grown for evergreen texture, cascading form, and year-round structure.
Yes. Prostrate Beauty is selected for a low, spreading habit with weeping branches. It’s primarily used as an evergreen groundcover feature rather than a tall tree.
Very little. Prune only to remove dead or damaged growth or to lightly guide the outline. Avoid shearing, since the natural drape and texture are the main ornamental features.
