Cedrus Deodar by its Latin name, is from the Pinnaceae family and also known as East Indian Cedar, Deodar, Himalayan Cedar, The Himalayan Tree of God and Hindi.
Afghanistan, India, Pakistan.
800kg per cubic meter.
It has antifungal and insect repellent properties. Capable of taking a high polish. Easy to work with hand and machine tools, turns, glues, and finishes well. Durable, rot-resistant character and fine, close grain. Heartwood is a cream to light reddish brown color. Narrow sapwood is a pale yellowish white.
Construction, Bridges, Doors, Linen Cabinets, Cigar Boxes, Flooring, Pillars, Boat Building and Furniture.