Cedar Rapids Iowa Gazette Obituary

The Gazette: Marion man dies while serving life sentence for sexual abuse, kidnapping of Cedar Rapids woman in 1981

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Marion man dies while serving life sentence for sexual abuse, kidnapping of Cedar Rapids woman in 1981

Cedrus, with the common English name cedar, is a genus of coniferous trees in the plant family Pinaceae (subfamily Abietoideae). They are native to the mountains of the western Himalayas and the Mediterranean region at high altitudes.

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Prominent species of true cedars include the Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica), Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani), and Deodar Cedar Tree (Cedrus deodara), with each offering a distinct landscape beauty.

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Our specialty is Eastern White Pine, Red and White Oak, and Eastern Red and White Cedar. Native Pine boards, beams, timbers-many sizes and lengths to choose from!

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Evergreen Trees Cedars Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) 3, 6, 7, 8*, 11*, 12, 13, 14*, 16, 19*, 21*, 23*, 24*, 27*, 29, 31, 44*, 46*, 47 Eastern red-cedar (Juniperus virginiana) 2, 4, 6, 7, 8*, 11*, 12, 13*, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21*, 23, 24*, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 46, 47 Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis)

Whether growing in mountainous regions, dry forests, or ornamental gardens, the types of cedar trees exhibit remarkable diversity. In this guide, we will explore 27 different types of cedar trees, highlighting their unique features, growing conditions, and ideal uses.

Cedar, any of four species of ornamental and timber evergreen conifers of the genus Cedrus (family Pinaceae), three native to mountainous areas of the Mediterranean region and one to the western Himalayas.