Cedar, (Deodar) Feelin' Sunny Tree Cedrus deodara 'MonKinn' Height: 12 feet Spread: 8 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 6b Other Names: Himalayan Cedar Description: An attractive small tree with a mounding habit of growth, dense branches are covered with sunny yellow-gold needles; a dwarf form that rarely develops a leader; great for small spaces in gardens Ornamental Features Cedar, (Deodar) Feelin' Sunny Tree is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental upright and spreading habit of growth. It has attractive bluish-green-variegated gold foliage which emerges yellow in spring. The needles are highly ornamental and remain gold throughout the winter. However, the fruit can be messy in the landscape and may require occasional clean-up. Landscape Attributes Cedar, (Deodar) Feelin' Sunny Tree is a dense evergreen tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and may require the occasional pruning to look its best. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics. Cedar, (Deodar) Feelin' Sunny Tree is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Cedar, (Deodar) Feelin' Sunny Tree will grow to be about 12 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. This plant should be periodically fertilized throughout the active growing season with a specially-formulated acidic fertilizer. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America, and parts of it are known to be toxic to humans and animals, so care should be exercised in planting it around children and pets. Special Attributes These evergreens do shed inside foliage in the autumn or spring. Cedars have male and female reproductive parts on one tree. 1 3/4-2 inch Male flowers are catkins or pollen cones and are on lower branches in autumn. Blue female cones grow upright on higher branches getting 3 3/4 inches, taking 2 years to mature. All parts of the tree is classified as toxic.
