Cedar of Lebanon, Cedrus libani subsp. libani
One of the most cold-hardy cedars, Cedrus libani (Cedar of Lebanon) is a large evergreen coniferous tree of tightly pyramidal habit in youth, developing a flat-topped crown adorned with horizontally tiered branches with age. The trunk can be massive and is usually multi-stemmed. The stiff, dark green, four-sided needles are produced on short shoots in rosettes of 30 to 40 and remain on the tree for 3 to 6 years. The upright, pollen-bearing, yellow cones, 2 in. long (5 cm), appear from summer through fall on the end of the short shoots. The erect seed cones, up to 4 in. long (10 cm), are green and purplish when young, turning a reddish brown when mature. Usually resinous, they require two years to mature. This conifer is the national emblem of Lebanon, and is prominent both on the Lebanese flag and its coat of arms. King Solomon’s temple was said to be constructed from this wood 3,000 years ago. A slow grower, it is a stately addition to the garden.
| Hardiness |
6 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Cedrus |
| Common names | Cedar, Cedar of Lebanon |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
| Spread |
40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
6 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Cedrus |
| Common names | Cedar, Cedar of Lebanon |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
| Spread |
40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Cedrus libani (Cedar of Lebanon) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cedrus libani (Cedar of Lebanon) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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