Lebanon cedar
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6Will it grow where I live?
Lebanon cedar is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Araucariaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 28.5 m
- Spread
- 10 m
- Growth
- slow
- Lifespan
- 1000 years
- First yield
- after 30 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- dry – very moist
- pH
- 6 – 8
- Synonyms
- C. libanitica
Uses
Medicinal: The leaves and wood have antiseptic properties and help to dissolve mucus. They act as a disinfectant on the respiratory tract.
Other uses: An oil similar to turpentine is extracted from the wood, which is highly durable and retains its pleasant scent for many years.
Origin & habitat
North Africa to Western Asia - Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey.
Upper slopes of the Atlas Mountains, where there is little to no rain during the growing season, but the soil is nourished by the melting snow from the peaks above.
Frequently asked questions
Lebanon cedar: how big does it get?
Lebanon cedar (Cedrus libani) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 28.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 10 m. Growth is slow.
Lebanon cedar: what site does it need?
Lebanon cedar tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.
Lebanon cedar: is it hardy?
Lebanon cedar is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Lebanon cedar: will it grow in Central Europe?
Lebanon cedar is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Lebanon cedar: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Lebanon cedar. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Lebanon cedar: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 6/10.
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