Pygmy Cedar (Peucephyllum Schottii) is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Peucephyllum schottii is a large shrub or small tree native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Despite its common names, it is not a true cedar, fir, or pine but belongs to the Asteraceae family.
Pygmy Cedar
Peucephyllum Schottii
Peucephyllum schottii is a large shrub or small tree native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Despite its common names, it is not a true cedar, fir, or pine but belongs to the Asteraceae family.
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