Cedar of Lebanon
Common Name: Cedar of Lebanon
Species Name: Cedrus libani
Family Name: Pinaceae
Examples of Cedar of Lebanon Cedrus libani
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Asia Minor |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | None Serious |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 100-foot diameter, 120-foot height
- Leaves: Needles mostly green and formed in false whorls on spur-like growth
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained, deep loam |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5º |
| Notes | Difficult to transplant and a slow grower in Stillwater; does very well in Tulsa |