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Identify the Cedars

Trees in the Cedar Family - Cupressaceae

By Steve Nix, About.com

Eastern Redcedar

Eastern Redcedar

Photo by Steve Nix
Cupressaceae Earle

Description of Various Cedars

Leaves: persistent, decussate, linear or ovate to awl-shaped.

Bark: reddish, peeling and vertically furrowed.

Fruit: Woody, fleshy cones.

Other Conifers:
| baldcypress | Douglas-fir | fir | hemlock | larch | pine | redwood | spruce |

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