Plants > Conifers

cedar of Lebanon

Cedrus libani

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Genus: Cedrus
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

C. libani is an evergreen conifer making a large tree, developing a broad crown with tiered branching. Needles to 3cm, dark green, mostly whorled. Cones to 12cm, ovoid

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Good specimen tree but needs space to reach full potential. Grow in any well-drained soil

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Can get aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free but susceptible to honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years