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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

Deodar Cedar

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

Deodar Cedar has waxy, year-round needles that help it endure cold winters and dry periods by reducing water loss.

Deodar Cedar can develop deep, strong roots that firmly anchor it, allowing it to thrive on steep mountain slopes.

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
Is 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

Imagine trees with needles instead of flat leaves and special cones that hold their seeds. These evergreens bring green to the forest all year long!

Evergreen

These wonderful plants keep their leaves or needles all year round, providing beautiful green scenery even in the chilliest months. They stay green forever!

Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!

Timber

Discover how people use wood from trees to build amazing things, from houses to furniture! It's an important natural resource that helps us every day.