Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar)
Cedrus deodara is an evergreen large conifer that were used extensively for their timber. The tree has a decoratve pyramidal format . The tip of the branches and hanging downward giving a nice and soft feeling to the tree. It has greenish grayish needle leaf the longest among the cedars. The fastest growing from the cedar group. Can tolerate urban condition ( compacted and poor soil) if enough space is given to the tree to grow. It needs full sun.
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Arabic Name: أرز
Pronunciation: SEE-drus dee-oh-DAR-uh
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Asia
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Heat Zones: 7 to 9
Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9
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Uses: Screen, Specimen, Shade, Windbreak
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Pyramidal
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Fine
Height at Maturity: Over 23
Spread at Maturity: 10 to 15 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 20 to 50 Years
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Notes
Under cold condition no pest or diseases will harm the tree.
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Spiral
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: Less than 5
Leaf Shape: Needle
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Waxy, Rough, Coarse
Leaf Scent: Pleasant (Lemony)
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Brown
Seasons: Summer
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Fissured
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Fruit
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Grey
Seasons: Fall, Winter
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: No pruning at all
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: More than 50
Pests: Scales
Plant Propagation: Seed