Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Mid fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CEDRUS libani
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
In Hindi
Abutilon
लेबनान देवदार
In German
Abutilon
Libanon-Zeder
In French
Abutilon
Cèdre du Liban
In Spanish
Abutilon
Cedrus libani
In Greek
Abutilon
Λίβανος κέδρου
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Cedro-do-líbano
In Polish
Abutilon
Cedr libański
In Latin
Abutilon
Cedrus libani
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Cedar of Lebanon
Season and care of Abutilon and Cedar of Lebanon is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Cedar of Lebanon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Cedar of Lebanon Physical Information
Abutilon and Cedar of Lebanon physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Cedar of Lebanon are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
- Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Cedar of Lebanon
Care of Abutilon and Cedar of Lebanon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.