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Deodar Cedar
Common Names
Deodar
Himalayan Cedar
Scientific Names
Cedrus deodara
Pinaceae family
Basic Landscape Attributes
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History of
the Tree Species
Native to the Himalayas
Name derives from Sanskrit translating to "timber of the gods"
Introduced to Europe in 1822 and U.S. in 1831
Makes a soft windscreen
Oils deter insects
Basic Growing Conditions
Full sun
Grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained, and clay soils
Prefers moist soil but drought tolerant
Scientific Facts
Widely grown for ornamental purposes
Deodat wood highly in demand for construction thanks to its durability and resistance to rot
Wood is brittle, however, so not suited for delicate work where strength is necessary
Inner wood is aromatic and used for incense -- can also be distilled into essential oils
Oils act as a natural insect repellent, used on feet of horses and cattle
Oil is also antifungal
Outer bark and stem are astringent
Rooms made of deodar cedar wood traditionally used to store meat and grains
Oil also used as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, antioxidant, anti-malarial, anti-allergic, and much more
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