Cedar
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Cedar
Cedrus
Cedar trees are tall evergreens with fragrant wood. They have cones instead of flowers and provide shelter for many animals in the forest.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Cedar is a majestic evergreen tree, often with a broad, conical crown and distinct horizontal branches. It has short, stiff, needle-like leaves, typically blue-green or dark green, grouped in dense clusters. Its unique barrel-shaped cones stand upright on the branches.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsida
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient pharaohs used cedar wood to build grand temples and ships!
Cedar cones are unique because they grow upright like tiny barrels on the branches!
Cedar wood has a naturally sweet, aromatic smell that helps keep insects away.
The famous 'Cedars of God' forest in Lebanon has trees thousands of years old!
Special abilities
Ability
Evergreen Power
Cedar has tough, waxy needles that help it photosynthesize all year, even in cold weather, to survive and grow.
Ability
Rot-Resistant Armor
Cedar can produce natural oils that make its wood resistant to rot and insects, helping it defend against decay.
Ability
Mountain Grip
Cedar has strong, deep root systems that help it anchor firmly to steep or rocky slopes, allowing it to survive challenging terrains.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-50 m
- Canopy Spread
- 10-20 m
- Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 100-300 cm
- Lifespan
- 100-1000 years
- Fruit Type
- Cone
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
Ecological connections
eats
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Cracks open cedar cones to extract nutritious seeds.
shelters
Red Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
Builds nests in cedar branches for protection and eats seeds.
symbiotic with
Rose Secotium
Rhizopogon roseolus
Exchanges vital nutrients with cedar roots to aid growth.
Traits
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Coniferous
Coniferous plants are typically evergreen, bearing needles or scales and reproductive cones.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Timber
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Also known as
Cedar TreeTrue Cedar
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy looking at cedar trees from a safe distance and avoid climbing them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Cedar?
20-50 m
How wide does Cedar spread?
10-20 m
Is Cedar edible?
No
How big is Cedar?
100-300 cm
How long does Cedar live?
100-1000 years
Where is Cedar usually found?
Forests
What kind of fruit does Cedar produce?
Cone
How fast does Cedar grow?
Medium
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