Description: The Mount Buffalo Himalayan Cedar (Cedrus deodara 'Mt Buffalo') is a hardy and graceful evergreen conifer, known for its soft, weeping branches and attractive blue-green foliage. This cultivar, selected for its performance in Australian conditions, is well-suited to cooler climates and can withstand frost, making it ideal for Melbourne gardens. It has a pyramidal growth habit when young, maturing into a broad, spreading tree with elegant, drooping branch tips. Thriving in well-drained soils and full sun, it is drought-tolerant once established. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for large gardens, parklands, or as a striking specimen tree. With its low-maintenance nature and resistance to most pests and diseases, this tree provides year-round interest and an elegant presence in the landscape.
Form:
Tree - Large
Mature Size:
Height: 15–25 m
Width: 8–12 m
Aspect:
Full Sun
Flowering:
Does not flower (produces cones instead)
Flower Colour:
N/A (produces upright, barrel-shaped cones)
Key Attributes:
Suitable for Large Gardens & Parks
Drought Tolerant Once Established
Frost Hardy
Disease Resistant
Long-Lived
Ornamental Weeping Foliage
Suitable for Feature Planting
Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals
Companion Plants:
Other conifers such as Pinus, Cupressus, and Juniperus species
Hardy, drought-tolerant shrubs like Lavandula (Lavender), Artemisia, and Hebe
