Deodar Cedar ‘Aurea’ 40/60cm (5L)
Cedrus deodara
£31.50
Cedrus deodara ‘Aurea’, known as the Golden Deodar Cedar, is a stunning evergreen conifer that brings a splash of gold to UK gardens. It’s prized for its bright yellow-green needles and graceful, drooping branches. This variety offers the majestic form of the Deodar Cedar with a unique, eye-catching colour.
- ✓ Stunning golden variant of the Himalayan Cedar for UK gardens
- ✓ Bright yellow-green needles provide year-round colour and warmth
- ✓ Graceful, drooping branches create an elegant, flowing silhouette
- ✓ Long-lived tree that becomes more impressive with age
- ✓ Quality UK stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
In stock - Usually dispatched within a few days
The Golden Deodar Cedar, or Cedrus deodara ‘Aurea’, is a tree that truly lights up the landscape. This golden variant of the Himalayan Cedar brings a touch of sunshine to UK gardens, no matter the weather. It’s a medium to large tree, typically growing 15-20 metres tall in cultivation, with a broad, pyramidal shape that becomes more open with age.
The most striking feature of ‘Aurea’ is its foliage colour. The soft, needle-like leaves emerge a bright yellow in spring, creating a spectacular golden glow. As summer progresses, the colour mellows to a warm yellow-green, still distinct from the blue-green of the standard Deodar Cedar. This golden hue persists year-round, making ‘Aurea’ a standout feature in every season.
Like its parent species, ‘Aurea’ is known for its graceful, drooping branches. These sweep downwards in elegant curves, creating a soft, flowing silhouette that’s particularly beautiful when highlighted by its golden needles. The effect is especially magical in winter, when the golden foliage seems to capture and hold the weak sunlight.
In spring, male and female cones appear, adding another layer of interest. The male cones release pollen, while the larger female cones stand upright on the branches like little golden barrels, maturing over two years.
In UK gardens, Golden Deodar Cedars serve as magnificent specimen trees. They’re perfect for large gardens or parks where they have room to reach their full potential. Their unique colour makes them excellent focal points, and they can be used to bring light to darker corners of the garden or to contrast beautifully with other evergreens.
These trees are more than just ornamental. They provide valuable shelter and nesting sites for birds, and their seeds are eaten by various wildlife. The golden foliage can also create a warm, sunny atmosphere even on grey days, lifting the mood of the garden.
While they grow more slowly than the standard Deodar Cedar, ‘Aurea’ trees are long-lived. In the right conditions, they can live for many decades, becoming more characterful and impressive with age.
Whether you’re looking to make a bold colour statement, create a piece of living architecture, or simply grow one of the world’s most beautiful conifers, the Golden Deodar Cedar is an extraordinary choice. It’s a tree that brings a sense of warmth and majesty to UK landscapes, offering unique beauty and interest in every season.
Plant Golden Deodar Cedar in full sun for best colour, in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It needs space to grow, so choose the site carefully. Water regularly when young, but it’s drought-tolerant once established. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Minimal pruning is needed. Protect from strong winds, especially when young. It’s hardy in most UK areas but may need shelter in very cold regions.
Very hardy. UK Grown.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
Supplied approx 40/60cm tall in a tall 3L pot.
We have a full range of Cedar trees; Altas Cedar – Cedrus atlantica, Cedar of Lebanon – Cedrus libani & Deodar Cedar – Cedrus deodara.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Pot Size
5 Litre
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Golden/Yellow
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies
Watering
Little
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Strong
Delivery
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You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
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Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
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