I like this plant! But I must say the online info on it sure varies. Iseli calls it 'large', with growth of 12-15" annually. Other sites call it 'dwarf' and one went as far as to say growth was slow -- 2-4" a year.

So who do I believe? I can handle a slow growing dwarf, sprawly groundcover but not fast growing, large one.

Should we add this to the list of cold hardy to zone 5?

Gardengal

Seeing a growth rate of 8-12 inches on mine this year I would go with the higher growth rate.

baxz5oh

It works for me although several deodar took a slight hit when temps went to -15 here last Winter. They recovered nicely.

"Blue Snake' had no issues.

Dave

This post was edited by Davesconifers on Sat, Oct 11, 14 at 8:18

How old is yours? I have a small graft that is about 2 feet tall. Cool looking tree!

Great form and color on this guy! Will it remain fairly narrow as it ages (if staked)? Thanks,

Sara