Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
United States, California
Types
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Mid fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CEDRUS libani
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
Blue Oak
In Hindi
लेबनान देवदार
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Libanon-Zeder
Blaue Eiche
In French
Cèdre du Liban
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
Cedrus libani
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
Λίβανος κέδρου
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Cedro-do-líbano
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Cedr libański
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Cedrus libani
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Oak
Season and care of Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Oak is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oak is Not Available.
Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Oak Physical Information
Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Oak are as follows:
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Oak
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.