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    Deodar Cedar: Himalayan Divine

    By Sheereen Othman | December 15, 2015

    Cedrus deodara Deodar—derived from Sanskrit to mean “timber of the gods”— is native to the western Himalayas and a staple in eastern forests. The Deodar Cedar is popular for its towering heights, reaching as high as 250 feet in its natural habitat. Tree expert Michael Dirr even referred to it “the most graceful cedar,” and by the look of its unique branching patterns and attractive coloring it’s understandable why. Cedrus deodara Here are a few things to note if you’re…

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