Spanish Cedar

Scientific Name: Cedrela odorata L.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Sapindales / Meliaceae / Cedrela P. Br./ Cedrela odorata L.

Spanish Cedar
General Information
Usda SymbolCEOD
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsCEOD

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Spanish Cedar.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)27
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum310
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim300
Planting Density per Acre, Minim170
Precipitation, Maximum120
Precipitation, Minimum47
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)90.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee75
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound15900
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductYes
Pulpwood ProductYes
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Spanish Cedar

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