Monrovia Deodar Cedar
Best evergreen for small gardens and container planting.
This dwarf cedar offers a sculptural, blue-green presence that thrives in tight spaces where traditional trees simply won't fit. While it lacks the height of a standard conifer, its versatile, spreading habit makes it a perfect candidate for creative training or container gardening.
$119.99
at
Armstrong Garden Centers (Shop)
Who it's for
- Urban dwellers with limited garden or container space
- Landscape designers seeking dramatic architectural focal points
- Gardeners wanting vibrant color contrast throughout winter
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate landscape impact
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding regular staking and pruning
- Northern residents living in cold or windy climates
Performance breakdown
Landscape Versatility
Adapts seamlessly from rock gardens to elevated patio containers.
Space Efficiency
Perfectly scaled for compact urban gardens and smaller residential footprints.
Drought Tolerance
Requires minimal supplemental irrigation once the root system is established.
Visual Impact
Striking blue-green needles provide year-round color and architectural interest.
Training Potential
Flexible growth habit allows for creative upright or spreading forms.
Climate Hardiness
Reliable in zone 6, though requires protection in harsher winter climates.
Key Specs
Mature Height
5 feet
Mature Width
10 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Hardiness Zone
6
Foliage Color
Blue, Green
Plant Type
Evergreen
Soil Drainage
Well-Drained
Root Form
Container Grown
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