Although there are numerous trees that go by the name "cedar," there are actually only four types. The other three are native to the southern and eastern Mediterranean, while one is from the Himalayas. They belong to the genus Cedrus, a member of the Pine family, and have fat, upright cones as well as whorls of needles along the branches. There are many fascinating and vibrant varieties of cedrus trees to choose from, and they make excellent landscape trees. To learn more about Cedrus, view the video that is included. Visit: www.coniferkingdom.com/cedrus/