Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Western United States
Types
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
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
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CEDRUS libani
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
लेबनान देवदार
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Libanon-Zeder
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Cèdre du Liban
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Cedrus libani
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Λίβανος κέδρου
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Cedro-do-líbano
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Cedr libański
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Cedrus libani
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Spruce
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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 Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.