Cedrus deodara
Common name
Himilayan cedar
Family
Pinaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Gymnosperms
Conservation status
Not applicable
Reason for introduction
Ornamental
Etymology
cedrus: From the ancient Greek name for the cedar; some authors suggest this name is derived from the River Kedron in Judea.
Conifer identification
The National Wilding Conifer Control Programme team at Biosecurity New Zealand, a branch of Ministry for Primary Industries, has produced this wilding conifer quick ID guide.