Cedrus libani - Cultivation Notes
This large conifer requires an open spot in full sun with plenty of space for spreading growth. Prefering a dryer soil cedar will grow on any decent soil that is not to droughty including chalky soils. Ideal as a parkland tree as a speciment tree, cedars take many years to look their best.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Cedrus libani:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Cedrus libani
- Invasive top growth
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Cedrus libani:
- Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
- Conifer with outstanding foliage colour for winter interest
- Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems
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