Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Needles in clusters of 10 or more on short shoots


Needles on short shoots are 2.5 - 5.0 cm. (1 - 2 in.)
long and are stiff; all needles are evergreen -
Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara)

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Needles on short shoots are 1.0 - 3.5 cm.
(3/8 - 1 3/8 in.) long and are soft;
all needles are deciduous

Needles 2.5-5.0 cm. long, stiff and evergreen Needles 1.0-3.5 cm. long, soft and deciduous
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