Shopping for a full project?

Send your list instead

Calocedrus decurrens (Standard) - Incense Cedar

Add item to quote to see pricing

Calocedrus decurrens (Standard) is an exquisite specimen that enriches the realm of horticulture with its singular charm and robust nature. Native to the western United States, this remarkable tree, more commonly known as the Incense Cedar, towers majestically to heights of up to 150 feet. It's an evergreen showstopper, arraying its dense branches vertically to show off glossy, scale-like dark green leaves. As winter recedes, it rewards the observant gardener with elongated brown cones - a captivating sight in any landscape. Requiring only moderate hydration and thriving in full sun to partial shade, this tree brims with resilience and adaptability. What truly sets the Incense Cedar apart, however, is its uniquely fragrant, reddish-brown bark - an aromatic delight that fills the surroundings, transforming any ordinary garden into a sensory retreat. Stunning yet practical, the Incense Cedar is perfect for providing privacy as a windbreak or elevating garden aesthetics as a centerpiece. Its adaptability to various soil types, including heavy clay, seals its status as a versatile pick for landscapers seeking both durability and elegance. Discover the enchanting allure and robust character of Calocedrus decurrens (Standard) in your own garden, a tree that steadfastly maintains its lush vibrancy throughout the year.

  • Size: Up to 150 feet tall
  • Foliage: Dense, scale-like, glossy dark green leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Additional Feature: Brown, elongated cones and reddish-brown aromatic bark, ideal for screening, windbreaks, or as a landscape centerpiece.
  • Commonly purchased with Calocedrus decurrens (Standard) (Incense Cedar)

    Photo for Cercis occidentalis (Multi) (Western Redbud)

    Cercis occidentalis (Multi) (Western Redbud)

    View
    Photo for Calylophus drummondianus (Sundrops)

    Calylophus drummondianus (Sundrops)

    View
    Photo for Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP' (Margarita BOP Beardtongue)

    Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP' (Margarita BOP Beardtongue)

    View

    Lupinus albifrons (Silver Bush Lupine)

    View
    Photo for Carex tumulicola (Foothill Sedge)

    Carex tumulicola (Foothill Sedge)

    View
    Photo for Chondropetalum elephantinum (Large Cape Rush)

    Chondropetalum elephantinum (Large Cape Rush)

    View
    Photo for Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn' (Multi) (Pink Dawn Chitalpa)

    Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn' (Multi) (Pink Dawn Chitalpa)

    View
    Photo for Mahonia repens (Creeping Mahonia)

    Mahonia repens (Creeping Mahonia)

    View