Species: Cedrus libani

(see'druss lib'an-eye)

Cedar of Lebanon

Found on Course Walks

Spruces and Firs et al.

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Several cultivars, many are difficult to find in the trade, below are some of the most interesting and common.

'Beacon Hill', 'Blue Angel', 'Eugene', 'Green Knight', 'Green Prince', 'Hedgehog', 'Home Park', 'Kenwith', 'Nana', 'Sargentii', 'var. stenocoma'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 40' - 60' (80' - 100' spread)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: pyramidal when young; picturesque in maturity; wide-spreading with horizontal character and flat-top

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: full sun; intolerant of shade.

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

none serious; occasional borer damage

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native to Asia Minor; slow-growing; medium texture

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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