Cedar Of Lebanon, Lebanon Cedar Cedrus libani

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Botanical Name:

Cedrus libani

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Cedrus

Species:

libani

Common Name:

Cedar Of Lebanon, Lebanon Cedar

Seeds Per Pound:

7,360

Quantity:

0.89 lb

Average Viable Seeds/Packet:

Germination:

91%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

60 feet

Collection Locale:

Turkey
Marsin/Arslankoy Provenance

Crop Year:

2022

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 0.89 lb

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Cedrus libani

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$5.95

10 gram (~ 162 seeds)

$14.50

1 oz (~ 460 seeds)

$24.95

4 oz (~ 1840 seeds)

$57.86

Characteristics

Heat Tolerant

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: none required.

Germination: sow seed 1/2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Other: Does not require stratification. However, a brief cold period seems to induce germination.

In a Nutshell:

* The Lebanon Cedar is an evergreen coniferous tree growing up to 40 m (130 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) in diameter.

* The crown is conic when young, becoming broadly tabular with age with fairly level branches.The shoots are dimorphic, with long shoots and short shoots.

* The Lebanon Cedar is the national emblem of Lebanon, and is displayed on the Lebanese flag and coat of arms.

* As a result of long exploitation, few old trees remain in Lebanon, but there is now an active program to conserve and regenerate the forests.

* A majestic sturdy tree when mature, flat topped and wide spreading with a horizontal branching habit, likes dry air and full sun, dark green needles, native to Asia Minor.

* The leaves and the wood are antiseptic and expectorant. They act to disinfect the respiratory tract. more...

* The Lebanon Cedar is widely planted as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens, often being planted in landscape avenues, and as focal point trees in large landscapes. The most prominent landscaping feature in London's historic Highgate Cemetery is its "Circle of Lebanon", where a Lebanon Cedar stands in the centre of a circular trench cut into the ground and lined with mausoleums. more...

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Cedrus libani is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 15 m (49ft) at a slow rate. It is hardy to zone 5. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Oct to November, and the seeds ripen from Oct to December. The flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Wind. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade.It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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