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Other names for the cedar

The cedar is also called the pagoda tree, incense cedar, pagoda cedar, foreign cypress, and Himalayan cedar.

Growing habits of the cedar

The cedar is relatively suited to growing in a mild climate, and its cold tolerance is not strong. It likes plenty of light and is fairly shade-tolerant. The soil should be well-draining and acidic. The cedar does not tolerate waterlogging, nor does it tolerate pollution, and it is easily harmed by environmental pollution.

The cedar originates from the Himalayan region, and its distribution range is fairly wide.

The status of the cedar

The cedar is the national tree of Lebanon, and it is also the city tree of cities such as Qingdao, Nanjing, Sanmenxia and Huai'an.

The cedar is one of the aromatic substances people used relatively early, as temple incense, so it always gives people a mysterious feeling.