Cedrus deodara 'Pendula' - Weeping deodar cedar

Four species of Cedrus are native to Europe and Asia. They are tall conifers. The deodar cedar is an important timber tree in the Himalayas. It is cultivated for its attractive form and evergreen foliage. Some forms have been selected for blue-gray foliage color or unusual growth habit. The weeping deodar cedar's trunk and branches have a strong tendency to droop, keeping the plant much smaller than a normal tree. This weeping tendency is so strong that young plants must be staked to make the trunk grow upright. Occasionally, a vigorous upright shoot will be produced. If it is not removed, this upright shoot can overgrow the weeping branches and grow into a full sized tree.

The Deodara cedar is reportedly the best of the Cedrus species to grow in the Jacksonville area. It grows best in a sunny, well-drained site.