Calocedrus decurrens Incense cedar (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Calocedrus decurrens
Incense cedar
Evergreen tree
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The Calocedrus decurrens plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Oregon to California. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Incense cedar. Some home gardeners know the variety as Heyderia decurrens. Libocedrus decurrens. Thuja gigantea. non Nutt.

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Latin Name:  Calocedrus decurrens
Common Name:  Incense cedar
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  (Torr.)Florin.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Found on a variety of soils, usually on western slopes at an altitude of 700 - 2500 metres[229]. The best specimens are found on deep well-drained slightly acidic sandy loam soils[229].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse[245]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts and consider giving them some protection from the cold for their first winter outdoors. Cuttings of the current season's growth, taken in mid autumn, in a light sandy soil in a cold frame[245].

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