Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' / golden Himalayan cedar
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea,' the golden Himalayan cedar is a large-growing tree form with striking horizontal branches and nodding tips holding long, soft golden foliage. Fresh spring growth is creamy yellow. Even though the tree is fairly slow-growing, it is definitely not a dwarf conifer. For best color, site plants in full sun in well drained soil. In shade, the gold will not show and the tree will be basically green in color.
After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 12 to 15 feet (4 - 5 m) tall and 7.5 feet (2.5 m) wide, an annual growth rate in excess of 1 foot (30 cm).
Golden Himalayan cedar is a very old cultivar in the international nursery trade. British botanist J. Nelson first described the plant in botanical literature in 1866. It is quite likely that several clones are lumped into this cultivar name. In the Latin language, "aurea" translates into "gold or golden."
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' — a closeup of foliage detail.
Photo by Sandra McLean Cutler
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' — branch detail.
Photo by Sandra McLean Cutler
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' — in the Gotelli Collection at The US National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., May 2006.
Photo by Dax Herbst
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'
just past Acer palmatum 'Ornatum' at the entrance of the Gotelli Conifer Collection in Washington D.C. at the US National Arboretum. Photo taken May of 2006.
Photo by Dax Herbst
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' / golden Himalayan cedar
RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES:
6 (0 to -10 F / -17.8 to -23.3 C)
HORTICULTURAL STATUS: Established
ORIGIN: Unknown
COLOR: Yellow or Gold
TRINOMIAL TYPE: Cultivar
GROWTH SHAPE: Broad Upright or Oval
GROWTH SIZE: Large: greater than 12 inches (30 cm) per year / greater than 12 feet (4 m) after 10 years
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