Cedrus deodara ‘Electra Blue’

Other Names: 'Electra Blue' Himalayan Cedar

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If you've wanted a magnificent pyramidal form Deodar Cedar tree but didn't have space for it, meet ‘Electra Blue’ a compact, slow growing selection that might reach 15 feet tall and half as wide at maturity. It can be kept even smaller with an annual pruning. What's really special about Electra Blue is its attractive bright powder-blue needles on the current years foliage. A wonderful evergreen for the landscape or containers.

With an upright habit and pyramidal form to around 15 feet tall and maybe half as wide at its base, the Electra Blue Deodar Cedar is ideal for use as a specimen or in grouping in the landscape. Its smaller size makes it a fine candidate for containers and planters. Really nice near the garden pond and boulders. A fine addition to conifer gardens, rock gardens Asian gardens, and blue theme gardens.

Suggested Spacing:  6 feet apart for privacy screens; 12 feet apart for space between trees

When planted right and in the right spot, the Electra Blue Deodar Cedar is very easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and full to mostly sun. Established trees are have moderate drought tolerance. As with so many other coniferous evergreens, constantly soggy or wet soil can be problematic. Good drainage is essential.  Some shade is tolerated however trees won't be as full. Exceptionally low maintenance requiring no pruning except to remove a stray or damaged branch. That said, an annual pruning can be done to control size.