Cedrus deodara Vinks Gold

Common Name: Vink's Gold Himalayan Cedar

Description:
The Vink's Gold Himalayan Cedar (Cedrus deodara 'Vink's Gold') is a striking evergreen conifer known for its bright golden-yellow foliage, which creates a stunning contrast in any landscape. This unique cultivar of the Himalayan Cedar features soft, feathery needles and a graceful, weeping growth habit. It forms a pyramidal shape when young, maturing into a broad, spreading tree with elegantly drooping branches. Best grown in full sun to enhance its golden colour, it thrives in well-drained soils and is drought-tolerant once established. Hardy and low-maintenance, Vink's Gold is ideal as a feature tree in large gardens and parklands, offering year-round interest and an elegant, architectural form.

Form:

• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–15 m
• Width: 6–10 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
• Disease Resistant
• Frost Hardy
• Ornamental Golden-Yellow Foliage
• Suitable for Feature Planting

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Other conifers such as Cupressus, Pinus, and Juniperus species
• Drought-tolerant companion plants like Lavandula (Lavender), Santolina, and Hebe for contrasting textures and colours