“Cedar has a distinct shape, with several trunks and clear horizontal layers in its structure. Mature trees can grow to 35m. The bark is blackish-brown with closely spaced ridges and cracks, and twigs are brown and slightly hairy. The dark green leaves are needle like with transparent tips, and arranged in spirals around side shoots in rosettes or clusters.
Cedar is monoecious, meaning both male and female flowers are found on the same tree. Once pollinated by wind, the female flowers develop into a green cone, which becomes purple-grey and finally brown when mature, up to 12 months after pollination. Cones are 8-12cm long and are often produced every other year.” - http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/common-non-native-trees/cedar/
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