Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'Deodar cedar

It has an initially conical crown, marked by a central leader whose tip nods in a characteristic way. The main branches grow horizontally, while the terminal shoots hang delicately, creating a layered, flowing silhouette. With age, the crown becomes broader, more open and irregular.

The needles are long, flexible and relatively soft in texture. They emerge an intense golden yellow in spring and gradually turn yellowish green by the end of summer. The coexistence of different tones gives depth to the crown and makes the most recent growth look as if it were lit.

Growth is slower and the size generally more contained than in Cedrus deodara. In favourable conditions it can reach approximately 8 to 12 metres in height and 4 to 8 metres in width. Cones are infrequent but, when present, develop upright on the upper branches.

It grows best in full sun and in deep, well-drained soils, adapting to different textures and pH values. It needs space to keep its lower branches and fully reveal its architecture. It is suited to use as a single specimen in gardens, parks, entrances and compositions where the golden foliage can contrast with blue conifers, green foliage or dark backgrounds.

Slow growth makes mature specimens from Diaplant particularly valuable. An already developed tree immediately brings the drooping leader, the tiers of branching and an extensive mass of golden foliage, creating a luminous focal point with an architectural complexity that a young plant would take many years to achieve.