Cedrus libani
cedar of Lebanon

Notes:

Not recommended for Sunset zone 37 (stops at 34), except for var. stenocoma, which is stiffer in its branching and does not broaden on top with age like the species. That said, if the deodar cedars and Atlas cedars can survive to maturity around here, there's no reason these cedars should not also be able to; Dirr claims that this is the hardiest Cedrus species.

Dense narrow pyramid in youth, irregularly spreading and open with age. Difficult to transplant due to taproot and few lateral roots.

Sources: Sunset, UFL, Cal Poly, Stoecklein, Dirr, Dirr & Warren.

Tags:

aromatic foliage
aromatic twigs/bark
attracts:mammals
branches strong
clay tolerant
compacted soil tolerant
drought tolerant
exposure:full sun
fire risk high
form:tree
habit:conical/pyramidal
habit:irregular
habit:spreading/wide
infertile soil tolerant
litter:minimal
long-lived
persistence:evergreen
pest/disease free
pollution sensitive
pruning not required
roots:coarse/few
roots:deep
roots:low damage potential
sandy soil tolerant
slow-growing
type:conifer
use:specimen
use:street
water:moderate to little
wind sensitive


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