Cyprus cedar

Also known as: Cedrus brevifolia

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The Cyprus cedar (Cedrus libani brevifolia) is a type of cedar native to the eastern Mediterranean region. It is distinguished from the cedar of Lebanon primarily by its smaller size, shorter leaves, and more compact cones.1

True cedars belong to the genus Cedrus and include the Atlas cedar, Cyprus cedar, deodar, and cedar of Lebanon. These are evergreen conifers known for their aromatic, decay-resistant wood. While many other trees are called "cedars," these four are the "true cedars".2

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atlantica), the Cyprus cedar (C. brevifolia), the deodar (C. deodara), and the cedar of Lebanon (C. libani) are the true cedars. They are tall trees with large trunks and massive, irregular heads of spreading branches. Young trees are covered with smooth, dark-gray bark that becomes brown, fissured,…
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atlantica), the Cyprus cedar (C. brevifolia), the deodar (C. deodara), and the cedar of Lebanon (C. libani) are the true cedars. They are tall trees with large trunks and massive, irregular heads of spreading branches. Young trees are covered with smooth, dark-gray bark that becomes brown, fissured,…
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