Cedrus libani 'Glauca'

Cedar of Lebanon

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Common Name:

Cedar of Lebanon

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Blue

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

2285 cm

Maximum width:

1525 cm

Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani 'Glauca') - Description

Cedrus libani is a species of cedar native to the mountains of the Mediterranean region. There are two distinct types of Cedrus libani that are considered to be different subspecies or varieties:

Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani 'Glauca') - Blooming

Needle-like foliage. Male cones, light brown in color, are produced in autumn. Female cones start out green, then ripen to a brown hue.

Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani 'Glauca') - Growth

Cedars excel with full sun. Some species (C. deodara) are fast growing to 80 ft. tall and 40 ft. spread. Cedars need plenty of space to grow to their full potential.

Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani 'Glauca') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring.

Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani 'Glauca') - Pest

Mealybugs, scale insects, caterpillars, pinewood nematode. Other problems include root rot, needle blights, stem cankers, and dieback.

Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani 'Glauca') - Interesting facts

Cedrus includes only 4 species of evergreen coniferous trees.

Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani 'Glauca') - Soil and irrigation

Does best with deep, well drained soils. They have deep roots which allows them to be tolerant of drought.