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Cedrus libani

Cedar of Lebanon

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Description

This tree will slowly grow 40'-60' tall and wide. Young trees have smooth, grayish brown bark but will mature to a furrowed texture and darker color. Foliage is actually evergreen short needles that are dark gray or gray green. Its cones start off as green or purple color, changing to reddish brown. Cones are quite conspicuous as they are 4" long and 3" in diameter and resinous. This conifer does best in full sun with well draining, acidic, loamy, moist soil. When well established, it can be drought tolerant. Do not plant in windy areas. Mature trees have a pyramidal shape.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.