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Deodar cedar

How to identify Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara)

Deodar cedar, also known as Cedar of the himalaya, Deodar

Deodar cedar is an evergreen with a young, broadly pyramidal shape, maturing into wide, spreading branches and a less prominent central leader. The elongate, pliable needles, measuring 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm), are grayish-green with a light blue tinge at the tips. These needles cluster on dwarf shoots. Deodar cedar is distinct for its large, erect male cones and barrel-shaped female cones that perch atop branches. The needles are singularly born on stems and are triangular to quadrangular in cross-section.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Tree

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Deodar cedar

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Needles measure 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) - grayish-green with light blue tips on dwarf shoots.

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Large, erect male cones and barrel-shaped female cones atop branches distinguish deodar cedar.

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Needles are triangular to quadrangular in cross-section, singularly born on stems.

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Leaves are needle-like, blue-green with a silvery sheen, sharply pointed in clusters.

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Stem shows a spur-like structure, brown-reddish, with rough bark, supporting dense canopy.

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Detailed Traits of Deodar cedar

Leaf Features

The leaves of deodar cedar are needle-like, measuring 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in length. They exhibit a striking blue-green color, with a glaucous or silvery sheen. Each leaf is sharply pointed, forming clusters of 15 to 20 needles per whorl. The texture is firm and slightly rough, with a starkly defined sharp tip, which assists in the identification of this plant.

Leaf Arrangement

Whorled

Leaf Apex

Acuminate

Leaf Texture

Coriaceous

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Stem Features

The stem of deodar cedar exhibits a spur-like structure, typically brown to reddish-brown in color. It is moderately thick, with diameters ranging from 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm). The texture is rough due to the presence of fibrous bark. The healthy stems are strong and erect, supporting multiple layers of short, stiff branches arranged in a symmetric pattern. These branches contribute to the dense and tiered canopy characteristic of the species. The nodes on the stem are pronounced, where clusters of needle-like leaves emerge.

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Key Facts About Deodar cedar

Attributes of Deodar cedar
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
30 m
Spread
3 m
Leaf Color
Green
Blue
Gray
Flower Size
5 mm
Flower Color
Violet
Gold
Fruit Color
Green
Blue
Brown
Stem Color
Green
Blue
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Deodar cedar

Family
Pine
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Genus
Cedars
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Species
Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara)
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Distribution Map of Deodar cedar

Deodar cedar is native to the China and countries of the western Himalayas where it has great spiritual significance. It requires a mild winter and a temperate, broadleaf forest environment. It has been introduced into some southern European countries, often for decorative uses.
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