Cedar Tree Information
Cedar trees are an abundant type of evergreen found in areas across the world. They are an important source of lumber used in construction for hundreds of years. In addition, ornamental gardeners prize the tree's aesthetics.
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Identification
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Evergreen trees grow in a cone shape, tapering off at the top. They thrive in small clusters. Green, leafy branches protrude from the trunk along the length of the tree.
Size
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Cedar trees are known to be a very tall species. Mature members of the species can grow to be over 70 feet tall.
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Geography
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Cedar trees are found growing naturally in the south and southeastern Mediterranean shores as well as in the Himalayas. They also grow in the tropical and subtropical regions of the United States.
Uses
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Today cedar is commonly used in construction and in the building of furniture. It is also used for making smaller things, such as pencils. Aromatic cedar oil is used for its fragrant properties.
History
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Cedars have been used throughout history. Ancient Egyptians used cedar oil in mummification processes and the ships of Alexander the Great were built from cedar wood.
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