5 Seeds California Incense Cedar Calocedrus decurrens Evergreen Tree

Calocedrus decurrens, commonly known as California Incense Cedar, is a tall evergreen conifer prized for its dense, columnar habit and aromatic, feathery foliage. Its rich green sprays and reddish-brown bark bring year-round structure and texture to landscapes, making it a standout specimen or a dependable screen in larger yards and gardens.
This versatile tree works well as a privacy hedge, windbreak, or stately focal point in mixed borders, and its fragrant foliage is often used in decorative arrangements. It grows at a moderate pace into a tall, narrow form and adapts to a range of conditions once established, rewarding growers with lasting beauty and low-maintenance presence.
Species: Calocedrus decurrens
Type: Evergreen conifer
Plant_Habit: Upright, columnar
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
Zones: 5-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended
Sowing: Surface sow, press lightly
Spacing: 10-15 feet apart
Notes: Keep soil moist until established