How much does a cedar sapling cost in 2019, and what are the common varieties?
Pine trees are widely distributed around the world and come in many varieties, such as Chinese pine, Mongolian pine and cedar, among which cedar is widely planted in gardens.So how much does a cedar sapling cost in 2019? What common varieties are there?
1. Basic information about cedar
1. Distribution of cedar
Cedar is a tree that flowers from October to November, distributed in western Asia, the western Himalayas and Africa, and along the Mediterranean coast. In China there is only one species, the Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara), distributed in southern Tibet, India and Afghanistan. In addition, cedar has been widely cultivated as a garden tree species in Beijing, Lushun, Dalian, Qingdao, Xuzhou, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Nanping, Lushan, Wuhan, Changsha, Kunming and other places in China.
2. Value of cedar
The cedar tree is tall with a beautiful shape, and is one of the world's famous ornamental garden tree species, widely planted in the middle of lawns, front courtyards, and along garden paths. It has good dust-blocking, noise-reducing and sterilizing abilities. In addition, cedar wood is light and soft and not easily affected by moisture, so it can be used as a building material. The essential oil in cedar can beautify and nourish the skin, treat dandruff and relieve scalp itching, and has certain effects on improving and soothing asthma, bronchitis, respiratory problems, joint pain and oily skin.
3. Symbolic meaning of cedar
Cedar symbolizes purity, positivity and perseverance, and also implies longevity and good fortune.
2. How much does a cedar sapling cost in 2019?
According to a nursery base in Suqian, Jiangsu, the prices of cedar saplings of different specifications and tree ages are all different, so some prices of saplings of different specifications are listed below for everyone's reference.
1. In Suqian, Jiangsu, a cedar sapling of about 1 m costs 4-6 yuan/tree, a 2 m cedar costs 10-13 yuan/tree, a 3 m cedar sapling costs 45-55 yuan/tree, and a 4 m cedar costs 220-240 yuan/tree;
2. In the Nanjing area, a 1 m tall cedar costs 3 yuan/tree, a 2 m cedar costs 10 yuan/tree, a 2.5 m cedar costs 20 yuan/tree, a 3 m cedar costs 50 yuan/tree, a 4.5 m cedar costs 260 yuan/tree, a 5 m cedar costs 420 yuan/tree, an 8 m cedar costs 1300 yuan/tree, and a 10 m cedar costs 2300 yuan/tree.
In addition, cedar sapling prices vary from region to region, so when buying you can shop around and choose a seller with complete qualifications, a good reputation and a reasonable price.
3. What common varieties of cedar are there?
There are many cedar varieties. A few of the more common ones are introduced below; those who like them can choose according to their own preferences when planting.
1. Himalayan cedar: distributed in southern Tibet, China, as well as India and Afghanistan; the foliage color ranges from bright green to light blue-green, 25-60 mm long, and the cone scales have slightly raised ridges.
2. Turkish cedar: mainly distributed in the mountainous areas of southwestern Turkey; the needles range from 8-25 mm in length.
3. Weeping cedar: the small branches of this cedar variety droop slightly, the crown is broadly pyramidal, and it grows quickly.
4. Lebanon cedar: the national tree of Lebanon, distributed in Lebanon, western Syria and south-central Turkey. It is suitable for growing in acidic soil with a mild, cool and moist climate and deep, well-drained soil.
5. Atlas cedar: native to forests at 1300-2300 m altitude in the Atlas Mountains of northwestern Africa; the crown is spire-shaped and it grows vigorously in acidic soil.
The above is all the content introduced to you by Tuliu.com. Friends who want to plant cedar at home can choose open-field planting or growing it as a potted plant.