Deodar Cedar
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Deodar Cedar
Cedrus deodara
The Deodar Cedar is a tall tree with soft, drooping branches. It's known for its lovely fragrance and can be found in the mountains.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Deodar Cedar is a stately conifer with a distinct conical shape and a gracefully drooping top. Its sharp, needle-like leaves are a beautiful blue-green, arranged in dense clusters. Mature trees have dark brown, deeply furrowed bark and upright, barrel-shaped cones.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyPinaceaeGenusCedrus
Category
TreesRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Deodar Cedars are sometimes called "Wood of the Gods" in ancient legends!
Each tiny blue-green needle can stay on the branch for up to six years!
Its wood smells wonderful and keeps bugs away naturally!
These amazing trees can live for over 1000 years in their natural home!
Special abilities
Ability
Evergreen Shield
Deodar Cedar has waxy, year-round needles that help it endure cold winters and dry periods by reducing water loss.
Ability
Mountain Anchor
Deodar Cedar can develop deep, strong roots that firmly anchor it, allowing it to thrive on steep mountain slopes.
Ability
Browse Buster
Deodar Cedar's aromatic, somewhat bitter needles help protect it from being heavily grazed by animals like deer.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 m
- Canopy Spread
- 10-20 m
- Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 100-300 cm
- Lifespan
- 100-500 years
- Fruit Type
- Cones
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
Ecological connections
shelters
Kashmir Nuthatch
Sitta cashmirensis
builds nests in its strong branches
shelters
Asiatic Black Bear
Ursus thibetanus
uses its forests for dens and cover
shelters
Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
forages for food and roosts within its groves
symbiotic with
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
forms beneficial mycorrhizal associations with its roots
Traits
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.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Also known as
DevdarHimalayan Cedar
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Deodar Cedar?
30-60 m
How wide does Deodar Cedar spread?
10-20 m
Is Deodar Cedar edible?
No
How big is Deodar Cedar?
100-300 cm
How long does Deodar Cedar live?
100-500 years
Where is Deodar Cedar usually found?
Mountain regions
What kind of fruit does Deodar Cedar produce?
Cones
How fast does Deodar Cedar grow?
Medium
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