Cedar of Lebanon
Cedrus libani · Conifer
Cedar of Lebanon is a slow-growing conifer, hardy in USDA zones 5-7, that matures to about 40–60 ft × 30–50 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained and loam soil.
- USDA zones
- 5-7
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 40–60 ft × 30–50 ft
- Spacing
- 30–50 ft
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- Well-drained, Loam
- Foliage
- Green, Blue-green
- Native to
- Lebanon, Middle East, Mediterranean
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