This is the biblical cedar of Lebanon and Syria, which is nearly extinct in the wild. The largest and oldest specimen is around 47 feet at the trunk of the tree and around 3000 years old. Slow growing with broad spreading habit. Low branching if grown un-crowded.
ZONE: 6-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Slow growing. May take up to 30 years to produce a cone.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Plant in a place where it will receive 8-10 hours of sun a day. Prefers acidic soil, but can also be grown in soil with neutral and alkaline pH levels. Adaptable to dry and moist soils, but will not tolerate standing water. Pruning should be done during the fall and only done to trees that have matured beyond their first few years of life.
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SIZE AT MATURITY: 50ft tall at maturity, but can grow over 100ft tall.
