One tree was selected.


Incense Cedar
Calocedrus decurrens


Location: 41450 Mission Blvd
Park: San Francisco Water Supply Pump Station
District: Mission San Jose
Native to: California
Tree type: conifer
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Conifer, native to mountains of southern Oregon, California and western Nevada. Symmetrical trees give pungent fragrance in warm weather. cones are slender and long. Trees have been known to reach an age of 600 years. Formerly Libocedrus decurrens.

Links to additional information on this tree species:  Link   Link

To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

Click here for larger picture.

Illustration by Philip Eaker



homespecieslistlinksmaps