Cedar of Lebanon
Cedrus libani
Pinaceae - Pine
Description
Leaves: Similar to Atlas cedar, but dark to light green, not blue.
Twigs/buds: Twigs green to brown, hairless to irregularly hairy; short, slender, stiff; numerous. Buds small and round.
Flowers/fruit: Monoecious. Seed cones held singly and about 3" to 5" long and 2" to 2-1/2" wide.
Bark: Gray-brown and smooth when young; becoming darker, pebble-like, rough, cracked, and furrowed with age.
Wood: Aromatic, durable, hard, decay-resistant; has oil used in perfumes; important for timber in the ancient Middle East; written about in the Bible.
General: Native to the Taurus Mountains, Turkey, and Lebanon. Slow growth rate. More cold-hardy than Deodar cedar. Shade intolerant.
Landscape Use: Very good specimen tree with wide-spreading branches and dark green leaves; flat-topped when old. Zones 5-7.
Cultivars: 'Beacon Hill', 'Blue Angel', 'Eugene', 'Green Knight', 'Green Prince', 'Hedgehog', 'Home Park', 'Kenwith', 'Nana', 'Sargentii'.
Characteristics
General
| Family | Pinaceae - Pine |
|---|---|
| Cultivar Availability | Yes |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-7 |
| Type | Conifer |
| Utah Native | No |
Growth
| Growth Rate | Low |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | High |
| Longevity | High |
| Is Good Under Power Lines | No |
| Crown Shapes | Pyramidal |
Ornamental
| Bark | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fall Color | No |
| Flowers | No |
| Foliage | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
Tolerance
| Shade | Low |
|---|---|
| Salt | Medium |
| Drought | Medium |
| Poor Drainage | Low |
| Alkalinity | Medium |
| Transplanting | Medium |