The cedar deodara 'pendula' is an ornamental variety of cedrus deodarawith a hanging growth, characterized by branches that extend downwards elegantly. This medium tree size has green needle leaves, with brown shape cones conical and grey-grey bark.
shape and size: the cedar deodara "pendula" is characterized by
a hanging growth, with branches extending down,
giving the tree a cascade shape. Can reach height
remarkable, but its shape is wider than high.
leaves: the leaves are aghiform, long and green. The
arrangement of the leaves creates distinct tufts along the hanging branches.
cones: cones are of conical shape, typical of the species cedrus
deodara, and usually brown. Are more frequent on
upper part of the tree.
bark: the bark is gray-grey, with cracks that
become more evident with age.
distribution: this variety is commonly cultivated as
ornamental tree in gardens and parks, preferably for
its pendant and decorative form.
use
ornamental: thanks to its lean growth and elegant shape,
the cedar deodara "pendula" is often used for decorative purposes in
Landscape gardens, parks and urban areas.
adaptability: this variety is generally adaptable to a variety of
soil and climate conditions, making it more versatile for use
in the gardens.
The cedar deodara "pendula" is native to the regions of the hymalaya in Asia, including india, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal. This variety has been selected for its decorative features, especially for hanging growth and cascading shape of the branches. Even though it was cultivated in different regions, the 'pendula' variety originates from mother species growing in the mountains of the hymalaya, where it is adapted to fresh climatic conditions and well drained soils.