Calocedrus decurrens
Incense cedar
Evergreen tree
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The Calocedrus decurrens plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Oregon to California. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Incense cedar. Some home gardeners know the variety as Heyderia decurrens. Libocedrus decurrens. Thuja gigantea. non Nutt.

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Latin Name:  Calocedrus decurrens
Common Name:  Incense cedar
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  (Torr.)Florin.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  2
 
Habitat:  Found on a variety of soils, usually on western slopes at an altitude of 700 - 2500 metres[229]. The best specimens are found on deep well-drained slightly acidic sandy loam soils[229].

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