# 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.

- **Category:** [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/tree)
- **Rarity:** Rare
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Mountain regions
- **Also known as:** Devdar, Himalayan Cedar

![Deodar Cedar](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771425858/objects/4846.jpg)

## 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.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Pinopsida
- **Order:** Pinales
- **Family:** Pinaceae
- **Genus:** Cedrus

## 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

- **Evergreen Shield:** Deodar Cedar has waxy, year-round needles that help it endure cold winters and dry periods by reducing water loss.
- **Mountain Anchor:** Deodar Cedar can develop deep, strong roots that firmly anchor it, allowing it to thrive on steep mountain slopes.
- **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
- **Spread:** 10-20 m
- **Edible:** No
- **Size:** 100-300 cm
- **Lifespan:** 100-500 years
- **Fruit Type:** Cones
- **Growth Rate:** Medium
- **Leaf Type:** Evergreen

## Ecological connections

- **Shelter:** Kashmir Nuthatch (*Sitta cashmirensis*) — builds nests in its strong branches
- **Shelter:** Asiatic Black Bear (*Ursus thibetanus*) — uses its forests for dens and cover
- **Shelter:** Himalayan Monal (*Lophophorus impejanus*) — forages for food and roosts within its groves
- **Symbiotic with:** [Fly Agaric](https://www.snappit.app/explore/fly-agaric) (*Amanita muscaria*) — forms beneficial mycorrhizal associations with its roots

## Traits

- [Coniferous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/coniferous): Coniferous plants are typically evergreen, bearing needles or scales and reproductive cones.
- [Evergreen](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/evergreen): Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
- [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
- [Timber](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/timber): Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
- [Mountain](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/mountain): This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.

## Collections

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## 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 to identify Deodar Cedar?

Compare leaves or needles, how they attach to the twig, buds, bark and the shape of the crown. Lobed leaves are useful clues, but several unrelated trees share a similar outline. Tree Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### 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

## Where to spot

- [Santa Catalina Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/santa-catalina-botanical-garden) — País Vasco, ES · Park
- [Casa de Campo Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/casa-de-campo-park) — Comunidad de Madrid, ES · Park
- [La Concepción Botanical-Historical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/la-concepcion-botanical-historical-garden) — Andalucía, ES · Park
- [Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/royal-botanical-garden-madrid) — Comunidad de Madrid, ES · Park
- [Hikarigaoka Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/hikarigaoka-park) — Tokyo, JP · Park
- [Kyoto Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/kyoto-botanical-garden) — Kansai, JP · Park

[View all places to see Deodar Cedar](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/deodar-cedar)

## More Trees

- [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*)
- [Sessile Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sessile-oak) (*Quercus petraea*)
- [Northern Red Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/northern-red-oak) (*Quercus rubra*)
- [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*)

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Source: [Deodar Cedar: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/deodar-cedar)