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Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar, Bastard Cedar
Other regional names: California Incense Cedar +4 more
  • California Incense Cedar
  • California Post Cedar
  • Californian Incense Cedar
  • Incense Cedar
  • White Cedar
Also known as: Heyderia decurrens (Torr.) K.Koch +14 more
  • Heyderia decurrens (Torr.) K.Koch
  • Libocedrus decurrens f. aureovariegata (Schwer.) Rehder
  • Libocedrus decurrens f. compacta (Beissn.) Voss
  • Libocedrus decurrens f. compacta Beissn.
  • Libocedrus decurrens f. glauca (Beissn.) Beissn.
  • Libocedrus decurrens subsp. aureovariegata Schwer.
  • Libocedrus decurrens Torr.
  • Libocedrus decurrens var. aureovariegata Beissn.
  • Libocedrus decurrens var. compacta hort. ex Beissn.
  • Libocedrus decurrens var. glauca Beissn.
  • Thuja craigana A.Murray
  • Thuja craigana Balf.
  • Thuja craigiana A.Murray bis
  • Thuja decurrens (Torr.) Voss
  • Thuja gigantea Carr.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Calocedrus decurrens (commonly known as Bastard Cedar) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest, Oregon

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Italy, Spain

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