Calocedrus sp.
Incense cedar, Incense Cedar
Family: Cupressaceae · Type: Tree · Variable; species dependent
Calocedrus sp. (Incense cedar) is a non-native California tree in the Cupressaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Sequoiadendron: Calocedrus has flattened sprays with leaves appearing whorled; Sequoiadendron has rope-like twigs with awl leaves evenly pressed in four rows.; vs Juniperus: Calocedrus has hanging woody cones with 6 scales; Juniperus has round berry-like cones.; vs Pinus: Calocedrus has tiny scale leaves in flat sprays; Pinus has long needles in bundles.; vs Sequoia: Calocedrus has only scale leaves appearing whorled in fours; Sequoia has flat needles in two rows on most branches.; vs Cedrus: Calocedrus has scale leaves and hanging cones; Cedrus has needles in clusters and upright barrel-shaped cones.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calocedrus sp. native to California?
No. Calocedrus sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Calocedrus sp. belong to?
Calocedrus sp. is in the Cupressaceae family, genus Calocedrus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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