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Cedrus libani

Cedrus libani

Libanon Cedar

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Description

Cedrus libani (cedar of Lebanon) comes from Lebanon, Turkey and Syria and is an iconic tree in many myths and tales. The species occurs in particular on mountain slopes with for example Malus trilobata and Abies cilicica, although the tree is also planted for timber production. The ultimate height is attained after 100 to 150 years after which the tree continues to grow widthways. The cedar of Lebanon invests in its roots first of all and only then puts on any vertical growth above ground. In the wild it reaches a height of as much as 40 metres although in cultivation it will tend to be 25 metres. In its juvenile state the cedar of Lebanon displays pyramidal growth. In maturity this becomes horizontal, creating a characteristic form with flat top. Cedrus libani grows more slowly than Cedrus deodara. 

The cedar of Lebanon often develops a low-branching structure with horizontal to slightly upward-pointing branches. The other twigs grow horizontally also. The bark of juvenile trees is smooth but peels in dark grey to black platelets in older trees. The short, stiff needles are arranged in bundles of 20 to 40 and are green to grey green in colour. The cedar of Lebanon has short-stemmed, grey-green cones which change to brown when ripe after 2 years. The fragrant catkins bloom yellow-brown in September. 

Cedrus libani tolerates a wide range of soils and can cope with few nutrients. Drought is not a problem either thanks to the taproot the tree puts down. The cedar of Lebanon is, therefore, a pioneer species - and a long-lived one too - and thrives in (urban) growing conditions where it provides shade in sites with sufficient space on account of its magnificent form. Wet and shade on the other hand are not tolerated. The tree tolerates temperatures down to -17 degrees Celsius. Cedrus libani does not produce resin but produces oil which makes the wood more sustainable.

Types of planting

Tree types

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Use

Location

square park central reservation large garden cemetery traffic areas, industrial zones

Pavement

none none open open sealed sealed

Characteristics

Crown shape

pyramidal pyramidal

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

20 - 25 m

Width

15 - 20 m

Winter hardiness zone

7A - 8B

Aspects

Wind

tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay light clay sand loamy soil

Nutrient level

low in nutrients moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

dry moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic neutral

Extreme environments

tolerant to dryness tolerates air pollution

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Flowers

Flowers

catkins discrete standing scented

Flower colour

yellow-brown

Flowering period

September

Leaves

Leaf colour

green grey-green

Leaves

evergreen short needles

Fruits

Fruit colour

brown

Fruits

small cones

Bark

Bark colour

grey-black

Bark

peeling smooth, later on rough

Twigs

Twig colour

grey

Twigs

hairy bare

Root system

Root system

deep tap root

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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