Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Mountains
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid fall
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Root rot
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, 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
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CEDRUS libani
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
लेबनान देवदार
Silver Wattle
In German
Libanon-Zeder
Silver Wattle
In French
Cèdre du Liban
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Cedrus libani
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Λίβανος κέδρου
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Cedro-do-líbano
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Cedr libański
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Cedrus libani
Silver Wattle
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
Properties of Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle. Cedar of Lebanon doesn't have thorns and Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns. Also Cedar of Lebanon does not have fragrant flowers. Cedar of Lebanon has allergic reactions like Asthma, Runny nose and Skin irritation and Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like Asthma, Runny nose and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.