Growing Cedar of Lebanon Trees: Tips at a Glance
Towering Cedar of Lebanon trees have a grandfatherly presence, adding distinction to a landscape. In full sun and a dry climate, they can live 600 years.
- Type Evergreen conifer
- Oldest on Record 600+ years
- USDA Zones 5-9
- Light Full sun
- Crown Pyramidal canopy
- Location Dry conditions
- Design Tip Adds distinction
- Other Uses Handsome, large cones
- Peak Season Bright green in spring
Cedar of Lebanon Trees: A Field Guide
Towering, yet slightly eccentric, Cedar of Lebanon has a grandfatherly presence, adding distinction to any landscape.
Cedrus libani is the best known member of the cedar family and makes an appearance in the Bible. Around the Mediterranean and indeed Lebanon, where it is most at home, Cedrus libani has more of a consistent spruce-like shape. It is well-adapted to growing at altitude, yet when cedar is transplanted to more exposed areas, like an English park, it takes on a hardier character, still growing tall and wide, while losing a limb here and there.
