How to Identify and Classify Cedar Trees
  • 1. Which of these is a key characteristic of true cedar trees?
A) Needles arranged in whorls or spirals
B) Berry-like cones
C) Opposite branching pattern
D) Flat, scale-like leaves
  • 2. True cedars belong to the genus:
A) Chamaecyparis
B) Thuja
C) Cedrus
D) Juniperus
  • 3. Which cedar species is native to the Atlas Mountains?
A) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
B) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
C) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
D) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
  • 4. What cone characteristic helps distinguish Cedrus species?
A) Upright cones that disintegrate on the tree
B) Pendant cones that remain intact
C) Tiny, almost invisible cones
D) Fleshy, berry-like cones
  • 5. The needles of Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) are typically:
A) Bluish-green and drooping
B) Bright green and stiff
C) Scale-like and pressed against the stem
D) Yellow-green and sharp
  • 6. What is a 'false cedar'?
A) A young cedar tree.
B) A cedar tree with a disease.
C) A cedar tree that has been pruned incorrectly.
D) A tree that looks like a cedar but is not in the Cedrus genus.
  • 7. Which of these is NOT a true cedar?
A) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
B) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
C) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
D) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
  • 8. Eastern Red Cedar is actually a:
A) Fir
B) Pine
C) Cypress
D) Juniper
  • 9. What is the typical lifespan of a Lebanon Cedar?
A) Around 100 years
B) Less than 50 years
C) Only a few decades
D) Hundreds of years
  • 10. Which cedar is known for its strong, aromatic wood?
A) Incense Cedar
B) Western Red Cedar
C) All true cedars
D) Eastern Red Cedar
  • 11. How are cedar cones pollinated?
A) Bees
B) Water
C) Wind
D) Birds
  • 12. What type of climate do true cedars typically prefer?
A) Arctic tundra
B) Desert
C) Mediterranean or temperate
D) Tropical rainforest
  • 13. What is a common use of cedar wood?
A) Paper production
B) Making chests and closets
C) Fuel for heating
D) Food for livestock
  • 14. Which cedar is the national emblem of Lebanon?
A) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
B) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
C) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
D) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
  • 15. What is the primary way to propagate true cedars?
A) Root suckers
B) Seeds
C) Leaf layering
D) Cuttings
  • 16. What type of root system do Cedar trees possess?
A) Knee-like roots
B) Deep taproot with lateral roots
C) Aerial roots
D) Shallow, fibrous root system
  • 17. Which characteristic is NOT common to all true cedars?
A) Specific needle length
B) Upright cones
C) Needles in whorls
D) Aromatic wood
  • 18. What is the significance of the oil found in cedar wood?
A) Prevents the wood from drying out
B) Increases the wood's flammability
C) Makes the wood more susceptible to rot
D) Insect repellent properties
  • 19. Which 'false cedar' is commonly used for hedging?
A) Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana)
B) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
C) Thuja (Arborvitae)
D) Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens)
  • 20. How does the bark of a mature Cedar tree typically appear?
A) Thick, furrowed, and often reddish-brown
B) Green and scaly
C) Smooth and gray
D) Thin and papery
  • 21. Deodar Cedar is native to which region?
A) South America
B) Mediterranean
C) Himalayas
D) North America
  • 22. Which of the following is a disease that can affect Cedar trees?
A) Oak wilt
B) Dutch elm disease
C) Pine needle cast
D) Cedar-apple rust
  • 23. What is the growth rate of most true Cedar trees?
A) Very fast
B) Slow to moderate
C) Depends on the soil type
D) Extremely slow
  • 24. Which of these characteristics is typically NOT found in Cedrus species?
A) Needles in clusters
B) Berry-like cones
C) Durable timber
D) Aromatic wood
  • 25. Which is a common use of cedar mulch?
A) Adding nitrogen to the soil
B) Repelling insects in gardens
C) Increasing soil pH
D) Attracting pollinators
  • 26. What is the typical shape of a mature Lebanon Cedar?
A) Tall and columnar
B) Broad and spreading with a flat top
C) Pyramidal
D) Weeping
  • 27. Which Cedar is known for its drooping branch tips?
A) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
B) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
C) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
D) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
  • 28. The term 'whorl' refers to what arrangement of needles on a Cedar tree?
A) Pairs of needles growing opposite each other
B) A circular arrangement of needles around a stem
C) Needles growing randomly along the stem
D) Needles growing only on one side of the stem
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