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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: California, Mexico Northwest, Oregon

Introduced to: Great Britain, Italy

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Calocedrus decurrensCalocedrus decurrens

California Incense Cedar, Incense Cedar

In Stock: 9.995 lb (Total:9.995lb)

Winged Seed

Calocedrus decurrens

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Details

Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

70%

Seeds per lb:

10,088

Quantity:

10 lb

Collected in:

California
Mt. Shasta

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1833274

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: California, Mexico Northwest, Oregon

Introduced to: Great Britain, Italy

Native

Introduced

Discover the majestic beauty of Calocedrus decurrens, commonly known as California Incense Cedar. This remarkable evergreen conifer, native to the western United States and Mexico, thrives in USDA zones 5 through 8. Standing 30 to 50 feet tall with an 8 to 10-foot spread, it boasts a narrow-columnar form in youth that broadens with age, creating a conical to rounded crown. Its lush, deep green foliage, arranged in fern-like sprays, emits an aromatic, incense-like fragrance when crushed. The reddish-brown, deeply-furrowed bark adds visual interest, while small yellow male cones and duckbill-shaped, cylindrical female cones offer seasonal charm. Ideal for hedges, screens, or as a stately specimen tree, this low-maintenance needled evergreen adapts well to deep, moist, but well-drained soils in sunny to partially shaded locations. Exceptionally tolerant of summer heat and humidity, it's a versatile choice for gardens across the U.S. Though it may face heart rot or rust in some regions, it remains largely pest-free. Plus, its splinter-resistant wood is famously used for pencils and aromatic cedar chests, adding utility to its ornamental appeal. Whether you're seeking a unique landscaping element or a resilient plant for specific conditions, the California Incense Cedar promises enduring beauty and functionality.