Incense CedarCalocedrus decurrensHeight: 75' average mature height Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Find my zone Aspect: full shade to full sun
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This is one of our favorite species in the false cedar group of cypress trees. Native to Northern California and Western Oregon, Incense-cedar grows in a wider array of situations than any other conifer we've seen. From bogs where no other tree will grow because of root rot and low (acidic) pH to rocky ridge tops where water is available only immediately after rainfall,
Calocedrus decurrens
always looks healthy. We have found it growing in the calcium-devoid serpentine soils of the Klamath mountains where the only other conifers growing are Jeffery and Western White Pines, as well as growing on pure limestone with an over abundance of calcium and high (basic) pH. Additionally, the Incense-cedar will grow in full baking sun on a southern exposure or in the low light conditions under an established tree canopy. If you ever have trouble growing trees, this is the species to try.
14 to 18 inches tall - $9.97 each
Bulk Pricing: $8.50 each for 20 or more - 15% off Bulk Pricing: $6.50 each for 50 or more - 35% off
Ships free with orders of $75!Packed with a bagged root ball.
1 gallon - $12.50 each
Bulk Pricing: $9.97 each for 5 or more - 20% off
Ships free with orders of $75!Packed with a bagged root ball.
In the landscape, Incense-cedar is great for creating fast growing forests or hedges. Unlike most conifers, we have found this tree to retain its lower branches for a very long time until they are trimmed.The foliage is very dense and thick and the trees will take regular pruning very well.
While most members of the Cypress family have round scaled cones,
Calocedrus
has double winged cones the same as
Thuja
species (which includes Western Red Cedar and
Thuja occidentalis
, the Arborvitae species including popular varieties such as 'Emerald Green Arborvitae'), showing the close relationship between the two genera.
Packing Plants For ShippingMost of our plants are shipped bare root while they are dormant from late November through April and ship via the U.S. Postal Service. Bamboo plants can be shipped in their containers year-round by UPS.Pruning and Plant SizesWe prune both the tops and the roots of our plants at least once per year while they are growing in our nursery to ensure they develop a strong, dense form. Regular annual pruning goes a long way to ensure a healthy branching structure and this is often a missed step in many nurseries. Pruning a plant back hard after it has been neglected pruning-wise often results in an irregular branch habit or multiple leaders so we prune early and regularly instead. We also prune the roots of our plants while they are dormant which causes them to produce a much more branched structure and helps to elimate tangled masses that hinder future development. Plants that have been root pruned establish themselves much more quickly than root bound plants. Generally, hardwood plants will be pruned in the winter and conifers will be pruned in the summer.Before shipping plants we prune the tops and roots one last time. Conifers will usually have very little pruning except to balance out long branches. Shrubs are usually pruned to around 1-2 feet tall to encourage low branch development and small to medium sized trees are usually pruned to around 36-40 inches. Pruning trees at this height encourages dominant branches to begin forming around 3 feet from the ground which typically looks the best in most situations. However, if you want a tree to have branching start higher (some city codes require trees to not branch below 4 feet) we have longer boxes available. To request taller trees please contact us at least three days before your ship date. Depending on your location and the shipping routes there may be a fee for oversize package handling (usually about $15 for a 60 inch box). Bamboo Plants Are Shipped In Their ContainersBamboo roots are not flexible and so plants have to be shipped in their containers. These plants are heavier and are shipped separately from bare root plants. Because they are potted they can handle longer transit times so can ship via UPS Ground instead of USPS Air Mail. Potted plants can also be shipped year-round.We regularly top our 1 gallon bamboo plants at 24-30 inches tall throughout the growing season. This results in dense, bushy foliage while allowing for economical shipping. From this size most running species will grow to 5-6 feet tall in the first spring and clumping species will usually grow to 4-5 feet tall. Unpacking Bare Root PlantsYou will be sent tracking details as soon as your plants are shipped. Unpack your plants as quickly as possible after they are delivered. We use two types of boxes, side-sealing and top-sealing. For boxes that are taped along the whole length you can cut the tape on either side and remove the plant bundles by cutting the tape holding the bundle to the bottom. For boxes that are sealed on the top and bottom, it is easiet to open the bottom of the box (the shipping label is at the top) and pull the bundle of plants out straight out. Check that the box is empty as there can be a second bundle of plants stuck towards the top.When you are ready to plant, remove the trees from the plastic and soak the roots in a bucket of water for 30 seconds. Do not expose the roots to direct sunlight and do not allow them to dry out. When planting large quantities of plants we keep the plants in a black garbage bag to keep all sun and air flow away from the roots and pull each plant as soon as the planting hole is ready. Water the soil well right after planting. What if I am not able to plant right away?You can usually leave the plants in their shipping container unopened for 1-2 days if there were no shipping delays and you have received your plants from late November through February. Plants shipped when it is warmer can't stay in their packages for as long. |
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14 to 18 inches tall - $9.97 each
Bulk Pricing: $8.50 each for 20 or more - 15% off Bulk Pricing: $6.50 each for 50 or more - 35% off
Ships free with orders of $75!Packed with a bagged root ball.
1 gallon - $12.50 each
Bulk Pricing: $9.97 each for 5 or more - 20% off
Ships free with orders of $75!Packed with a bagged root ball.
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