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Chinese Cedar (Toona sinensis), belonging to the Meliaceae family, is a large tree native to regions including Borneo, China North-Central, and Vietnam, with its range extending from East Himalaya to Sumatera and into countries like Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lan… Chinese Cedar (Latin: Toona sinensis, family Meliaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chinese 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.
Chinese Cedar is a member of the Meliaceae family native to BOR, CHN, CHC, CHS, EHM, and JAW. Chinese Cedar (Toona sinensis) thrives in moist conditions and prefers light to medium or heavy soils.
Chinese Cedar grows best in USDA zone 6-11, 7/10 light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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