Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Habitat
Tropical regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Mid fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Honey fungus, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABIES concolor
CEDRUS libani
Common Name
white fir, Colorado white fir
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
In Hindi
White Fir
लेबनान देवदार
In German
White Fir
Libanon-Zeder
In French
White Fir
Cèdre du Liban
In Spanish
White Fir
Cedrus libani
In Greek
White Fir
Λίβανος κέδρου
In Portuguese
White Fir
Cedro-do-líbano
In Polish
Jodła
Cedr libański
In Latin
abies alba
Cedrus libani
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Fir and Cedar of Lebanon
Season and care of White Fir and Cedar of Lebanon is important to know. While considering everything about White Fir and Cedar of Lebanon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Fir is Loam, Sand and for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Fir and Cedar of Lebanon Physical Information
White Fir and Cedar of Lebanon physical information is very important for comparison. White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of White Fir and Cedar of Lebanon are as follows:
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
- Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of White Fir and Cedar of Lebanon
Care of White Fir and Cedar of Lebanon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed and Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Fir 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.