Plant Description
Calcocedrus decurrens
Incense Cedar has dense foliage and an attractive shape at its mature height, making it common choice for landscaping. Its wood also has a pleasant scent.
An Incense Cedar on a hillside, against a forested background and blue sky.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 25-32 ft |
| Mature Height | 100-150 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate-High |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | Important for habitat |
| Timber Value | High |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 5-8 |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | April-May |
| Habitat | Conifer forests, dry in the summer and wet in the winter |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Gymnosperms |
| Order | Cupressales |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Calocedrus |
| Species | C. decurrens |
