Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Habitat
gardens
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Mid fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Never 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Honey fungus, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
CEDRUS libani
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
लेबनान देवदार
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Libanon-Zeder
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
Cèdre du Liban
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
Cedrus libani
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
Λίβανος κέδρου
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Cedro-do-líbano
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Cedr libański
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Cedrus libani
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cedar of Lebanon
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cedar of Lebanon is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cedar of Lebanon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cedar of Lebanon Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cedar of Lebanon physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cedar of Lebanon are as follows:
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
- Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cedar of Lebanon
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cedar of Lebanon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.