Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Root rot
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Leaves, Wood
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Tropical
Botanical Name
CEDRUS libani
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
लेबनान देवदार
tandalja bhaji
In German
Libanon-Zeder
Tampala
In French
Cèdre du Liban
Tampala
In Spanish
Cedrus libani
Tampala
In Greek
Λίβανος κέδρου
Tampala
In Portuguese
Cedro-do-líbano
Tampala
In Polish
Cedr libański
Tampala
In Latin
Cedrus libani
Tampala
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Pinaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Cedrus
Amaranthus L
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaranthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Tampala
Season and care of Cedar of Lebanon and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar of Lebanon and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar of Lebanon and Tampala Physical Information
Cedar of Lebanon and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cedar of Lebanon and Tampala are as follows:
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Tampala
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.