Identification: Beautiful evergreen Larch?

Discussion in 'Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)' started by Sundrop, Oct 22, 2011.

  1. Sundrop

    Sundrop Well-Known Member

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    Must be Larch but it doesn't look like getting ready to shed its leaves as Larch should in the fall. What kind of Larch is it?
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It's a cedar, not a larch! Deodar Cedar Cedrus deodara to be exact.

    Cedars are similar to larches in leaf arrangement, but are evergreen, and also have very different cones (the cones in your last pic are pollen cones).
     
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    Thank you Michael!!! It was really a puzzle! Cedrus deodara Aurea?
     
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