Calocedrus decurrens

Majestic tree native to South-western North America, Calocedrus decurrens is a very distinctive, columnar conifer with dark green, aromatic foliage. Visitors to Westonbirt arboretum in Gloucestershire can see a group of these statuesque trees, planted close to each other many years ago but still are not touching.

Calocedrus decurrens grows to be a splendid, very narrow specimen tree.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Slow until established then moderate.
• Habit: Eventually a large tree with a narrow, upright habit.
  • Height: up to 25 - 30 m (80 - 98 ft) in many years
  • Spread: up to 6 m (20 ft).

• Notes: Calocedrus decurrens is initially slow growing. After one or two years, once established, it starts to grow at a more vigorous rate.