Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani)

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  Appearance

  The famous Cedar of Lebanon can grow to heights of 40m or more. The mighty crown is flat at the top and the trunk is very thick. A 2500 year-old Cedar of Lebanon measures 15m in circumference. The tree's strength, colour and fragrance are legendary.

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  Leaves

  Pointed dark green leaves in bushes of 10-20 on short shoots, in whorls on long shoots

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  Leaf upperside

  Pointed dark green leaves in bushes of 10-20 on short shoots, in whorls on long shoots

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  Flowers

  Flowering season in autumn

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  Fruits

  Barrel-shaped 8-14cm long cones.

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  Bark

  Greyish-brown, fissured

Application

Bird protection, public areas, parks, urban areas, private parks, pollen (allergy)

Native regions

Lebanon, Turkey, Middle East

Location parameters

Light: sunny, temperature: warm to normal, soil: fresh, stagnant moisture: to be avoided, soil structure: normal to loose, soil depth: medium, compaction: to be avoided, soil quality: medium, pH value: 5.0 to 7.0

Demands

Prefers nutrient-rich, loose, warm soils; only thrives in climates with mild winters

Growth

Height of growth: 15m to 35m, spread: 6m to 10m, moderately rapid growth potential, growth habits: dense, spreading, compact crown

Leaves

Pointed dark green leaves in bushes of 10-20 on short shoots, in whorls on long shoots

Flowers

Flowering season in autumn

Fruits

Barrel-shaped 8-14cm long cones.

Bark

Greyish-brown, fissured

Roots

Surface-rooting or heart rooter, main roots frequently lie close to the surface and then lift off pavements and stones

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