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.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
