Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Purple
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Mid fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Squirrels
Honey fungus, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available, Squirrels
Aphids
Allergy
Oral Allergy, Throat itching
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Castanea sativa
CEDRUS libani
Common Name
Sweet Chestnut, Chestnut
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
In Hindi
शाहबलूत का फल
लेबनान देवदार
In German
Esskastanie
Libanon-Zeder
In French
châtaignier
Cèdre du Liban
In Spanish
Castaña dulce
Cedrus libani
In Greek
Sweet Chestnut
Λίβανος κέδρου
In Portuguese
Castanheiro
Cedro-do-líbano
In Polish
słodki Chestnut
Cedr libański
In Latin
Dulce Chestnut
Cedrus libani
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Chestnut and Cedar of Lebanon
Season and care of Sweet Chestnut and Cedar of Lebanon is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Chestnut and Cedar of Lebanon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Chestnut and Cedar of Lebanon Physical Information
Sweet Chestnut and Cedar of Lebanon physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Chestnut height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Chestnut and Cedar of Lebanon are as follows:
Sweet Chestnut flower color: Red and Purple
Sweet Chestnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
- Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Cedar of Lebanon
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Cedar of Lebanon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Chestnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Chestnut 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.