Hi Everyone, This is my first post... I have just received some saplings which I was told were cedars. However I am pretty sure that this is incorrect. I have attached an image of a fully grown version of this tree. The tree produces green liitle bulb things about the size of a large pea (that carry the seeds), they are waxy feeling and have a bees wax sought of a smell once they have been lying on the ground for a while and have turned a yellowy colour. upon peeling off this layer I got to a hard shell and then cracking that open I found about three or four little black seeds. I really dont know much about plants but I am dying to know what type of tree that I have. Any help would be appreciated. thanks, anthony...
Definitely not a cedar, though can't see what it is on this photo. Can you get a close-up of the foliage? For reference, here's what a cedar (foliage and a cone) looks like:
Since it is a broad-leaved tree with compound leaves it seems possible it was supposed to be Chinese cedar (Toona sinensis). You ended up with something else, perhaps a member of the huge pea family. Have you seen any flowers on it?
My knee-jerk reaction on reading the description and seeing the tree was Molle (Schinus molle) although yours doesn't have the weeping habit I associate with them. The seed description is almost bang on, though.
Wow, what an amazing response. thanks everyone. I didnt have many good pics to upload. But I think from checking the various names that you all suggested that the tree is a Melia azedarach (white cedar), I found some pictures of the fruit and the leaves close up on the net and I have attached them. I also found out that these are considered a bit of a weed or pest tree... hmmmm. Should I be planting this tree at all? It also says the fruits are toxic and can be fatal in doses of about 4 to 6 berries. ------------------------------------- I have been reading a book called. Anastasia. (its a bit way out, but an interesting read on plants and their interrelationship with humans) So I am trying to find either seeds or saplings for either a russian cedar, or a lebanon cedar. (these trees are talked about in the book). Would anyone know of where I could get a hold of either of these for planting. thanks again to all and have a great new year... cheers, anthony...
Cedrus libani is liable to be on the market somewhere in Australia. It will not grow in all parts, of course.
I have one in the garden. Been there for about 20 years. Not a big tree BUT when I went to my mother in laws (on Murray river Swan Hill) hot summer mid teens centigrade winter they were huge and yes appeared to be a weed. So if you are in a cool area I don't think it will be a problem. Down in the city (Melbourne Aust.) they are street trees of the small variety. Anthony it might help if you can give a rough location in yr. signature. Aust. is a BIG place :) Liz
Right ! Down in the flat area. Your tree will be very demure and pretty. I am up in the hills near Steaming William. Liz
