Graceful, evergreen, and quietly dramatic, with soft, sweeping branches that make the whole landscape feel elevated
FEATURES:
- Elegant, weeping branch tips that create a signature, sculptural silhouette
- Soft, blue-green needles for year-round color and texture
- A grand evergreen focal point that adds instant presence and “estate” energy
- Great for screening and structure with a broad, layered form as it matures
- Drought tolerant once established and typically lower-fuss than it looks
- Striking in all seasons, especially when lit by winter sun or landscape lighting
- 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:
Give it breathing room and it will reward you for decades. Plan for the mature spread, then keep plantings around the base lower and textural, think grasses, groundcovers, and mounded shrubs. And if you want maximum drama, add soft uplighting: those layered branches look absolutely cinematic after dark.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 7-9
- Mature Height: 40-70' tall
- Mature Width: 20-40' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 20-30' apart
Himalayan Cedar
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Cedrus deodara
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Graceful, evergreen, and quietly dramatic, with soft, sweeping branches that make the whole landscape feel elevated
FEATURES:
- Elegant, weeping branch tips that create a signature, sculptural silhouette
- Soft, blue-green needles for year-round color and texture
- A grand evergreen focal point that adds instant presence and “estate” energy
- Great for screening and structure with a broad, layered form as it matures
- Drought tolerant once established and typically lower-fuss than it looks
- Striking in all seasons, especially when lit by winter sun or landscape lighting
- 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:
Give it breathing room and it will reward you for decades. Plan for the mature spread, then keep plantings around the base lower and textural, think grasses, groundcovers, and mounded shrubs. And if you want maximum drama, add soft uplighting: those layered branches look absolutely cinematic after dark.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 7-9
- Mature Height: 40-70' tall
- Mature Width: 20-40' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 20-30' apart
Why plant Himalayan Cedar?
This is evergreen architecture. The layered branches, the gently drooping tips, the soft needles, it’s the kind of tree that makes people slow down and stare a little (in a good way). It brings year-round structure like a classic conifer, but with a more graceful, romantic habit than the usual upright evergreen crowd. In other words: it’s not just “green,” it’s a whole mood.
Historically treasured in grand gardens for its beauty and presence, this cedar earns its reputation over time, growing into a broad, layered canopy that feels timeless and grounding. Plant it once, give it room, and it becomes the kind of legacy tree that makes a home feel established.
How to use Himalayan Cedar in the landscape?
Use it as a singular focal point where it has space to spread and show off its layered form, an open lawn, a large foundation bed, or the corner of a property where it can anchor the view. It’s also a beautiful choice for long-term screening, especially when planted with other evergreens to create depth and texture rather than a flat green wall. In mixed landscapes, pair it with upright evergreens, ornamental grasses, and flowering shrubs to contrast its sweeping branches and create a layered, design-forward look. If you’re working with slopes or elevation changes, it’s especially stunning, the cascading branch tips echo the terrain and make the whole planting feel intentional.
Frequently Asked Questions
This cedar does not have showy blooms. Like other conifers, it produces cones rather than flowers. The ornamental appeal comes from its evergreen needles and its graceful, layered branching habit.
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil and water deeply during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it is more drought tolerant, but it will appreciate supplemental watering during prolonged heat or dry spells. Mulch helps retain moisture, just keep it a few inches away from the trunk.
Prune minimally. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches as needed, ideally in late winter to early spring. Avoid heavy pruning, as the tree’s natural, sweeping form is part of its beauty and it looks best when allowed to grow with its own graceful habit.
