Cedar, Deodar
The Deodar Cedar, is a fine textured evergreen conifer, that can grow to a height of 50m, and may live for 1,000 years.
These two Deodars were probably planted well before the Gardens opened in 1888.
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Common Name:
Deodar Cedar
Scentific Name:
Cedrus deodara
Tree No:
13
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The leaves are re needle-like, mostly 2.5 – 5.0 cm long, borne on singly long shoots, and in dense clusters or 20 – 30.
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The Deodar native of the Himalayas, where it can be found at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 m. They typically live in temperate forests, but can span a range of biomes.
It was introduced into England in 1831.
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There are 3 Deodar Cedars in the Gardens, two by the War Memorial and one at the west end of the John Ray Garden.
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