Deodar Cedars

Deodar Cedars

Cedrus deodara

Deodar Cedars

LOCATION: There is a mature stand of deodars lining the road near the Main Gates Car Park.

ORIGINS: This cedar’s name, Deodar, derives from Sanskrit that translates to “timber of the gods.” The tree is native to the Himalayas, where it has been known to reach 76 metres tall. It can be cultivated in places with mild winters and is often planted in parks and large gardens for its large, drooping foliage.

USES: Used often as a building material, the timber of the deodar is durable and rot-resistant. The inner wood is also used in ayurvedic medicine as an incense or essential oil.