Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Cedrus deodara: Deodar Cedar Seeds

Magnificent, full bodied, graceful elegance. Pretty high billing for a conifer of any type, but the 'Kashmir' deodara cedar does justice to the description. 'Cashmiriana' is a fast growing upright, graceful, pendulous Himilayan Cedar. The new spring growth is slightly more blue, becoming a richer green as the season advances. These long needles lay along the sweeping, pendulous branches creating a soft, flowing form that will be a source of pride and enjoyment in any medium or large sized garden.

Zones: 7 to 9
Mature Height: 70 feet
Mature Spread: 30 to 40 feet
The Deodar Cedar is a good grower for the south and north of the Kashmir. It has a very graceful horizontal weeping habit with pendulous branches that spread. When needles first emerge they are yellowish-green, but throughout the summer they mature to blue-green. A particularly beautiful tree.
 
When choosing a location, keep in mind that the Deodar Cedar has a moderate growth rate. It grows up to 70 feet in height and 30 to 40 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 7 to 9. Requires full sun and well-drained soil. Will tolerate wind, heat and drought.

How To Start These Seeds:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours
Stratification: None required, though 14-30 days cold stratification can improve germination times.
Germination: No pre-germination treatment required; sow immediately, sow seed 3/4 deep, mulch the seed bed.

Seed Count Per Packet:
This packet contains 50 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds.
Price :  550/- 50 Seeds, 1100/- 100 Seeds, 2050/- 200 Seeds
If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.
Other Packet:  500, 1000 seeds
More details:
Chenab Industries 
POB: 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
Ph: 01933-223705
Mob: 09858986794
e-mail: iirc@rediffmail.com, cikashmir@gmail.com



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