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Mountain Cedar (Toona ciliata) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern and southeastern regions of Asia, including Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China's south-central and southeast areas, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, and other nearby islands like Jawa, Lesser Sunda Isla… Mountain Cedar (Latin: Toona ciliata, family Meliaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mountain Cedar is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Mountain Cedar is a member of the Meliaceae family native to ASS, BAN, BIS, BOR, CBD, and CHC. Mountain Cedar thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist or wet soil that is medium to heavy (clay).
Mountain Cedar grows best in USDA zone 9-12, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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