Cedrus - Wikipedia Cedrus, with the common English name cedar, is a genus of coniferous trees in the plant family Pinaceae (subfamily Abietoideae) They are native to the mountains of the western Himalayas and the Mediterranean region, occurring at altitudes of 1,500–3,200 m (4,900–10,500 ft) in the Himalayas and 1,000–2,200 m (3,300–7,200 ft) in the Mediterranean
Cedrus - Trees and Shrubs Online Cedrus is a genus distributed across three disjunct areas: the Atlas Mountains of North Africa; mountainous parts of the eastern Mediterranean basin, in southeast Turkey, northwestern most Syria, Lebanon and Cyprus; and in the Hindu Kush, Karakoram and western Himalayan mountain ranges
Cedar Tree: Iconic Evergreen of Ecological Importance - Coniferous Forest The Cedar Tree (Cedrus spp ) is more than just a towering evergreen—it’s a symbol of resilience and longevity Found in the rugged mountains of the Mediterranean and the Western Himalayas, the Cedar has stood the test of time
Cedar | Tree, Evergreen, Conifer | Britannica Cedar, any of four species of ornamental and timber evergreen conifers of the genus Cedrus (family Pinaceae), three native to mountainous areas of the Mediterranean region and one to the western Himalayas
Cedrus libani - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Cedrus libani, commonly called cedar of Lebanon, is an evergreen conifer that, with age, develops a massive trunk, a flattened top and broad spreading horizontal branching It is native to mountainous areas of Lebanon, Syria and Turkey
What Are Cedar Trees and Their Remarkable Uses Cedar trees are classified under the genus Cedrus There are four distinct species of cedar trees: Atlas cedar, Cyprus cedar, Deodar, and Cedar of Lebanon Cedar trees are evergreen, meaning they have vibrant green foliage year-round
Understanding Cedrus: The Significance of Cedar Trees Cedars, as trees in the genus Cedrus, are known for their robustness and striking appearance They typically thrive in mountainous regions, which speaks to their resilience against harsh conditions Physical Features of Cedrus Cedar trees possess distinct physical traits that make them easily recognizable These include:
Cedars: characteristics, habitat, species, uses and diseases Cedars (Cedrus) are a genus of plants in the subclass Pinidae Currently, three species of these conifers are known Cedrus atlantica, Cedrus deodara and Cedrus libani These gymnosperms are monoecious plants, belonging to the Pinales order, family Pinaceae, together with pines, larches, cypresses and firs