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Cedrus libani

 
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Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cedrus (SEE-drus) (Info)
Species: libani (LIB-an-ee) (Info)

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5 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Trees
Conifers

Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive slyperso1 On Oct 18, 2009, slyperso1 from Gibsonia, PA (Zone 6a) wrote:

Outstanding tree (probably my favorite cedar), my pic depicts its typical shape when mature, and is on the Lebanese flag.
Best look from far away; as you get closer it looses appeal. This tree does best in Mediterranean climate above 1000m, but as you can see does also well in humid Cincinnati Ohio (US).

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Fresno, California
Louisville, Kentucky
Ithaca, New York
Cincinnati, Ohio
Brookhaven, Pennsylvania



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