Cedrus deodara
Indian Cedar
Description:
Stately evergreen feature tree, pyramidical canopy of horizontal slightly drooped branches, blue/green needle like foliage, hardy and adaptable to most soils, frost and drought tolerant.
Typical size 10-15m x 6-8m
Comments:
The largest of its genus.(Himalayan native reaches 45m)
Cedars have been of great value for timber in their native country India.
Solomons temple was built using this timber.
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