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Karl Fuchs Deodar Cedar

Cedrus deodara 'Karl Fuchs'

Category: Evergreen Tree • Deodar Cedar

Discover the beauty of the Karl Fuchs Deodar Cedar, perfect for accents and specimens in your landscape.

Mature Height: 40-60 feet
Mature Width: 20-30 ft
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 7-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Evergreen

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Karl Fuchs Deodar Cedar is a compact, evergreen tree known for its graceful, weeping branches and soft, blue-green needles. It is ideal for smaller landscapes and provides year-round interest.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Tolerates drought once established.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-draining soil with moderate moisture. Adaptable to various soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Gracefuldrooping branchesattractive evergreen foliage.

Wildlife Value

Provides habitat and food for birds and insects.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for large landscapes or as a focal point. Provides year-round interest and shade.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Karl Fuchs Deodar Cedar a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

Use the plant profile as a planning tool for size, conditions, and visual role, then connect it to the broader landscape design plan.

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