Himalayan Cedar 'Snow Sprite'
- Scientific Name: Cedrus deodara 'Snow Sprite'
- Garden: Dog Friendly Garden, Rain Garden
- Plant Type: Tree
- Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
- Sun/Shade Exposure: Part Sun to Part Shade
- Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Plant Information
Cedrus deodara 'Snow Sprite' is a small, tight, irregularly mounding selection of Himalayan cedar. Each spring the plant puts on a dramatic show of ivory-white new growth which later turns creamy-yellow in summer. While a leader will develop with age, this conifer will remain relatively small and compact, especially when compared to the species. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 3 feet (1 m) tall and 2.5 feet (75 cm) wide an annual growth rate in most climates, of 3 to 4 inches (7.5–10 cm). 'Snow Sprite' looks and performs best when grown in part shade, differing from many white conifers in that the white is actually more intense when given a little more shade.
Data Source
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