Incense Cedar

Calocedrus decurrens (or Libocedrus decurrens), known as the Incense Cedar, was introduced from the west of America into the UK in the 1850s.

Its narrow evergreen habit makes it a fine tree for a garden with free draining soil. At maturity the bark cracks to produce an attractive patchwork effect on the brown trunk.

The foliage of Calocedrus decurrens resembles Thuya but its formal columnar shape defines it over most other conifers. It requires no maintenance!

Mature height: 12-17m  

Common names

Incense Cedar

Height of tree

12-17m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Narrow

Foliage Colour

Green

Looks good in

Winter

Privacy

Screening from ground level

Location

Garden, Parkland

Genus

Calocedrus