Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Mountains
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Root rot
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, 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
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CEDRUS libani
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
लेबनान देवदार
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Libanon-Zeder
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Cèdre du Liban
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Cedrus libani
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Λίβανος κέδρου
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Cedro-do-líbano
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Cedr libański
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Cedrus libani
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Pinaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Cedar of Lebanon and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar of Lebanon and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar of Lebanon and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Cedar of Lebanon and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar of Lebanon and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.