Cedrus libani
Cedar of Lebanon
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Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) - Description
C. libani is native from Lebanon to Turkey
Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) - 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) - 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) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring.
Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) - Pest
Mealybugs, scale insects, caterpillars, pinewood nematode. Other problems include root rot, needle blights, stem cankers, and dieback.
Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) - Interesting facts
Cedrus includes only 4 species of evergreen coniferous trees.
Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with deep, well drained soils. They have deep roots which allows them to be tolerant of drought.
