Cedrus deodara 'Pendula' web specialOriginally found by Edwin Smits in Germany, this wild and sculptural tree will take on a shape of its own, and will be unlike any of other propagated specimens. It needs some room to stretch and weep as the photo shows, but will be a star in any garden. Easy to grow, and hardy to zone 6, this tree is rare in cultivation, but we are happy to have some to offer. It will require some staking to get it up a bit, but will strike a leader and start up in a
This somewhat tender shrub flowers almost year round here in Northern California
One of the Seven Dwarf collection named in England in the 1970's
The flowers are also quite fragrant
Rarely needs any pruning to keep its form
He had his own garden and grew many plants from seed from crosses that he made (probably using plants at the estate)
Found in Sierra da Estrela
the leaves on this unusual conifer are a blue-green color and very congested
A blue contorted Atlantic Cedar
and would probably do the same in other coastal areas
Dark green foliage adds to its value
but no higher
making their offering that warms the soul
