Red cedar (Acrocarpus fraxinifolius)
Also known as: Single tree
Acrocarpus fraxinifolius grows mostly deciduous or evergreen in some areas, medium to large tree and reaches stature heights of usually 20 to 50, sometimes up to 60 meters. The rapid growth occurs throughout the year. Its cylindrical trunk is up to a 3/4 of the total height of the tree, often up to 30 meters free of knots.
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Attributes of Red cedar
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
30 m to 60 m
Spread
1 m to 2.5 m
Leaf Color
Green, with young leaves appearing pinkish-red
Flower Size
20 cm to 25 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green Red
Images of Red cedar
Quickly Identify Red cedar
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Large deciduous tree, reaching up to 70 feet (21 meters) with buttressed base.
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Bipinnately compound leaves with 5-6 pairs of oblong leaflets, changing color dramatically.
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Rounded crown with spreading, horizontal branches.
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Eye-catching scarlet-red flowers with 1-inch-long stamens in spring.
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Straight trunk with light gray bark.
Scientific Classification of Red cedar
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fabales
Family
Legume
Genus
Acrocarpus
Species
Red cedar
