Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata - California incense cedar
Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata - California incense cedar
Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata - California incense cedar
Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata - California incense cedar
Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata - California incense cedar
Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata - California incense cedar
Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata - California incense cedar
Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata - California incense cedar
Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata - California incense cedar
Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata - California incense cedar
Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata
Incense cedar, California incense cedar
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Description
The Calocedrus decurrens 'Aureovariegata' is a variety of Calocedrus or California White Cedar with very bright variegated foliage. Shimmering, it displays dark green leaves irregularly and generously streaked with yellow. It is a large conifer that resembles the thuja in its foliage or the Italian cypress, as its habit is columnar. Its bark is reddish-brown. It is hardy down to -15 to -17°C. It grows in full sun, in moderately dry, ordinary, and well-drained soil, but appreciates deep and moist soils.
The Calocedrus, also known as incense cedar, belongs to the Cupressaceae family. Mainly native to North America and Asia, it forms a majestic tree that reaches a height of 15 to 40 m at maturity, with an upright trunk and spreading branches. It is appreciated for its ornamental habit, interesting cultivars, aromatic foliage when crushed, and its wood used for pencil-making. Calocedrus species are characterised by their slender silhouette and pyramidal crown. The foliage is evergreen, with scale-shaped leaves arranged in opposite pairs along the branches. Calocedrus cones are round to oval in shape. They mature in one or two years, changing from green to brown. They often persist, adding a touch of colour to the tree.
The Calocedrus decurrens stands out with its flattened branchlets. The leaves in opposite pairs measure from 6 to 12 mm long. The pendant branches produce upright, ovoid, yellow-brown, then brown, female cones, measuring 2 to 2.5 cm. 'Aureovariegata' is a cultivar with irregularly variegated yellow foliage. It develops a narrow and columnar to pyramidal habit. It reaches a height of 15 to 20 m at maturity, with a width of 4 to 5 m. In its youth, it grows slowly, but then gains vigor.
The Calocedrus decurrens 'Aureovariegata' prefers sunny locations and well-drained soils. It is suitable for solitary planting in large gardens or parks. Its habit reminiscent of the Italian cypress gives it presence and distinction, and its colourful and variegated foliage attracts attention and brings a lot of light. Its hues are more pronounced in winter. Its uniqueness also lies in its flattened foliage, very atypical for a conifer. It is resistant to diseases and pests.
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Calocedrus
decurrens
Aureovariegata
Cupressaceae
Incense cedar, California incense cedar
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata is ideally planted in autumn, in October or November, in ordinary to fertile and deep soil, well-drained and neutral. Choose a sunny spot. Soak the rootballs well before planting. Add soil improver at planting and water generously in the first few years. Apply a special conifer fertiliser every year in April and weed the soil in summer. It does not require pruning.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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