Description

Size: The Himalayan Cedar can reach an impressive height of 50 to 60 metres, with a trunk diameter of up to 3 metres. Foliage: The needles, arranged in short flattened branches, are a characteristic bluish-green colour. They give off a resinous cedar fragrance when crumpled. Bark: The bark of the Himalayan Cedar is greyish and cracks into longitudinal plates. Cones: The male cones are small and yellow, while the larger female cones are pale green and ripen to a reddish-brown colour.

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Origin

Himalayan Cedar is found in the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas, particularly in Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and northern India. It is found mainly at altitudes of between 1,200 and 3,000 metres, often in association with fir, spruce and juniper. The Himalayan Cedar was introduced to Europe in the 19th century and is now appreciated as an ornamental tree in many countries.