Cedar of Lebanon. An elegant tree with wide-spreading branches, conical when young, flat-topped when old. Sharply pointed grey-green leaves. Barrel-shaped green-brown cones. Max Height 40m. Max Spread 10m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cedrus libani ssp. libani
An elegant tree with wide-spreading branches, conical when young, flat-topped when old. Sharply pointed grey-green leaves. Barrel-shaped green-brown cones.
Additional information
| Generic | Cedrus |
|---|---|
| Species | libani |
| Varietry | ssp. libani |
| Common Name | Cedar of Lebanon |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, grey |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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