Cedrus libani – Cedar of Lebanon

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Cedrus libani – Cedar of Lebanon

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In its region of origin, this cedar can reach heights up to 40 m, but often remains lower when cultivated. In its youth, the tree grows broad and pyramidal: later the upper branches spread out more horizontally, creating a characteristic flat-topped branching. The brown-coloured lateral branches also spread out straight and horizontal. Occasionally, the tree grows broader than high. The dark green needles grow in large bundles of 20 to 40 together. They are fairly short and stiff. The upright grey-green cones grow singly, 5 - 12 cm long and 4 - 6 cm wide. They have short stems and turn brown when ripe. Cedrus libani prefers warm, long summers and tolerates dry conditions well. Saplings are somewhat sensitive to frost and require good support in the first years of growth. Cedrus libani grows steadily more impressive as it ages. There are 2000-year-old specimens known, with a trunk diameter of several metres.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 (40)m
Crown
pyramidal when young, later flat-topped branching, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
bark greyish-black, later with warts, twigs bare to slightly hairy
Leaf
needles in bundles of 20 - 40, dark-green, 0.7 - 3 cm long, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, yellowish brown, with upright, male catkins, fragrant flowers
Fruits
purplish brown, vase-shaped cones, 5 - 12 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all types of soil, provided well-permeable and not too moist
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Asia Minor, North Africa
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree Specimen conifer clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving suitable for dry soil can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers
Applications and inspiration
Trees that can tolerate drought
Frequently asked questions
Cedrus libani

Cedrus libani can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (40)m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cedrus libani is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (40)m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Cedrus libani is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cedrus libani with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cedrus libani blooms in september.
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