Where does cedar grow?

Cedar is a pine family cedar evergreen tree, also known as cedar, pagoda pine, cypress, Himalayan cedar, etc., is one of the world-famous garden ornamental tree species, with strong dust prevention, noise reduction and sterilization ability, but also suitable for industrial and mining enterprises to afforest tree species, wood is an important building material in the place of origin, let's take a look at where the cedar is produced!

Where is the origin of cedar?

Cedar is produced in western Asia, western Himalayas, Africa and the Mediterranean. There is only one Himalayan cedar in China, which is distributed in the south of Xizang and India and Afghanistan. Garden trees have been widely cultivated in Beijing, Lushun, Dalian, Qingdao, Xuzhou, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Nanping, Lushan, Wuhan, Changsha, Kunming and other places in China.

Growth environment of cedar

Cedar grows vigorously on acid soil with mild and cool climate, deep soil layer and good drainage, which requires mild and cool climate and deep and well-drained soil in the upper layer, like plenty of sunshine, but also quietly resistant to shade, acid soil and micro-alkali, 1300 to 3300 meters above sea level. Northern warm temperate deciduous broad-leaved forest, southern warm deciduous broad-leaved forest, middle subtropical evergreen, deciduous broad-leaved forest and evergreen broad-leaved mixed forest. The warm temperate zone with annual precipitation of 600 to 1000 milliliters to the subtropical climate grows best in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China.

Cultivation value of Cedar

1. Garden use: Cedar is one of the world-famous garden ornamental tree species, which has strong dust control, noise reduction and germicidal ability, and is also suitable for greening tree species in industrial and mining enterprises. The tree is tall and graceful, so it is most suitable to be planted alone in the center of the lawn, the center of the vestibule, the center of the square or both sides of the main building and the entrance of the garden gate.

2. Construction wood: Cedar wood is light and soft, has resin and is not susceptible to moisture, so it is an important construction material in the place of origin.

3. Medicinal value: the medicinal use of cedar has a long history, which can be traced back to biblical times. The ancient Egyptians added cedar oil to cosmetics for beauty and as an insect repellent. Natives in the United States also use cedar as a sacred product for medicine and purification rituals. Aromatic oil can also be obtained by distillation, and the various benefits of cedar essential oil make it an excellent choice for the treatment of dandruff and rash.

4. Spiritual symbol: Cedar is the city tree of Nanjing, Qingdao, Sanmenxia, Jincheng, Bengbu, Huai'an and other cities in China.