This selection is covered with lovely light blue foliage, and growth is so lax that it can even be used as a ground cover. Or you can stake it, as in our photo, to form an elegant weeping shrub or small tree. After ten years it can be maintained at only one foot tall while spreading to three feet.

A slow-growing, conical, upright form with lovely gray-blue foliage that holds its color throughout the year. In 10 years it reaches only 3 feet tall.

From high mountains south of Kabul in Afghanistan comes this selection which we believe will prove to be one of the hardiest as well as one of the most attractive Deodar Cedars. New growth emerges a striking bright blue before maturing to green, and as new growth appears in spring and for much of the summer, we are presented with a lovely shimmering effect much of the season. Though hardiness is still being tested, its provenance suggests that it should be fully hardy through Zone 6 and perhaps even colder. Z. 6-9

Deodar Cedars come in such a variety of colors! 'Silver Mist' looks like a small snow-covered peak. Dense needles and a conical habit make for compact growth, and it may eventually reach 6-9 feet. Shade from afternoon sun is beneficial.

This choice slow-growing Deodar Cedar forms a small white mound, ideal for a distinctive accent plant. Be sure to plant where it receives afternoon shade to avoid burning the foliage.