Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Vine/Liana
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Mid fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Honey fungus, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects
Aphids
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Wisteria
CEDRUS libani
Common Name
Wisteria
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
In Hindi
Wisteria
लेबनान देवदार
In German
Glyzinien
Libanon-Zeder
In French
Glycines
Cèdre du Liban
In Spanish
Glicinas
Cedrus libani
In Greek
γλυκίνη
Λίβανος κέδρου
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Cedro-do-líbano
In Polish
Wisteria
Cedr libański
In Latin
Wisteria
Cedrus libani
Phylum
Anthophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Millettieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wisteria and Cedar of Lebanon
Season and care of Wisteria and Cedar of Lebanon is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Cedar of Lebanon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wisteria and Cedar of Lebanon Physical Information
Wisteria and Cedar of Lebanon physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Cedar of Lebanon are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
- Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Wisteria and Cedar of Lebanon
Care of Wisteria and Cedar of Lebanon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wisteria 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.