Propagation
Stratify fresh seeds at 5ş C (41şF) for 14 days before sowing. Graft on to 3 yrs old C. deodararoot stocks from late winter early spring.

General pruning information
Cedars are easily transplanted when young. They normally require little pruning and care should be taken not to cut or damage the leading shoot, as this will ruin the habit of the tree. Long horizontal branches that collect snow may be cut back to reduce the load as heavy branches may snap off. During drought periods the tree sheds needles.

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting a sight allowing ample room for it to grow as it has vigorous roots that can lift concrete and block drains.


Botanic information
Leaf: The silvery-green acicular leaves and are flat, broad and needle-like and appear on a spur branche in a whorl that has up to 40 leaves.

Flower: The upright male finger-like strobili are up to 75mm (3in) long and 17mm (? in) wide, pinkish yellow when ripe and shedding pollen in autumn. The female cones are greenish, erect up to 15mm (ľin)high and appear in the upper part of tree in large numbers during spring. Both male and female flowers appear on the same tree (monoecious).

Fruit: The barrel-like, upright cone appears on the upper side of the branch and is up to 50mm (2in) wide. It is pale green, turning brown as it matures over a two-year period. The cones persist on the tree and break up after 3 to 4 years. The scales are closely imbricate and each scale contains two winged seeds.