Cedrus libani
Cedar of Lebanon
- Height × spread
- 0.3m – 30m × 0.5m – 30m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
If there isn't room for the majestic cedar of Lebanon to express itself there may be room for one of the smaller cultivars. There are weeping and prostrate forms available in shades of green, gold and blue. In addition there are several slow growing varieties such as 'Pygmy' that put on less than 2cm in a year, or the green and white 'Silver Mist' which adds around 15cm to its height each year. The cedar originates in Syria, the Lebanon and parts of Turkey and Cyprus.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Fruit colour
- Brown
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Cube, Dome
- Height
- 0.3m – 30m
- Spread
- 0.5m – 30m
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Scented garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal), Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Structural, Architectural
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Planting
Protect & support young trees
Attach a newly planted tree or tall shrub over 1m to a tree stake to give support and prevent windrock. Use a tree guard to stop tree bark being eaten by animals, especially in areas with deer - removing bark injures a tree and in worst case can kill it.
Found in
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