TREASURE TREES

#061 Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)

This Deodar Cedar was planted in 1924 with the construction of the house onsite. The tree achieved state champion status in the early 1990s. In 2011 the tree was cut down by the homeowner.

Statistics (1992)

  • Circumference (In.): 138"
  • Height (Ft.): 97'
  • Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 50'
  • Total Points: 248

More Information

  • Nominated By: Bill Logan
  • Year Added: 1992
  • Owned By: Erik Swanson
  • Current condition: Gone
  • Neighborhood: Myers Park
  • Property Type: Private Home
  • Nearest Address: Private Property
  • Ecological Value: Deodar Cedar trees are productive at absorbing air pollutants like Ozone (Oз), which threaten warmer cities such as Charlotte. They’re used as street trees in some areas.
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