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