Hardy Forms of Deodara Cedar

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  I am surprised by the increasing numbers of deodara cedars (Cedrus deodara) prospering in Zone 6-b and 7 gardens. Perhaps, deodara cedars are much hardier than once thought. The buzz at the recent American Conifer Regional meeting held in Richmond, VA is this list that I am posting here for you to try.
  
  Tree forms:
• 'Karl Fuchs'
• 'Shalimar'
• 'Eisregen'
• 'Eiswinter'
• 'Polar Ice'
  
  Shrub forms:
• 'Feelin Blue'
• 'Glacier Blue' (photo)
• 'Divinely Blue'
• 'Snow Sprite'
• 'Cream Puff'
• 'Aurea'
  

Deodara cedars grow in deep, moist, well-drained, acidic loams in full sun. D-cedars are intolerant of poorly drained wet soils. D-cedars are very drought tolerant once established. I urge providing some protection around young plants from drying winter winds until they become established after two years.