Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
  
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
  
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
  
Habitat
Mountains
  
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,440.00 cm
  
14
1,500.00 cm
  
29
Minimum Width
1,520.00 cm
  
10
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Mid fall
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Root rot
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
None
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
  
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
  
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
  
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Leaves, Wood
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
  
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
  
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
CEDRUS libani
  
PRUNUS padus
  
Common Name
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
  
Bird Cherry
  
In Hindi
लेबनान देवदार
  
सुंदार वृक्ष
  
In German
Libanon-Zeder
  
Vogel Kirschbaum
  
In French
Cèdre du Liban
  
Oiseau Cherry Tree
  
In Spanish
Cedrus libani
  
Pájaro Cerezo
  
In Greek
Λίβανος κέδρου
  
Bird Cherry Tree
  
In Portuguese
Cedro-do-líbano
  
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
  
In Polish
Cedr libański
  
Czeremcha drzewa
  
In Latin
Cedrus libani
  
Ave Ave ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Cedrus
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Acacieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Prunoideae