Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Not Available
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, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Sap
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
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CEDRUS libani
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
Giant Reed
In Hindi
लेबनान देवदार
नरकट
In German
Libanon-Zeder
Pfahlrohr
In French
Cèdre du Liban
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Cedrus libani
Arundo donax
In Greek
Λίβανος κέδρου
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Cedro-do-líbano
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Cedr libański
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Cedrus libani
Arundo donax
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Giant Reed
Season and care of Cedar of Lebanon and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar of Lebanon and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar of Lebanon and Giant Reed Physical Information
Cedar of Lebanon and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar of Lebanon and Giant Reed are as follows:
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Giant Reed
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.