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Weeping Cedar of Lebanon

Scientific name: Cedrus libani 'Glauca Pendula'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:60 ft
Width:20 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description In the landscape trade the Cedar of Lebanon cultivar Glauca Pendula is prized for its narrow to columnar habit and weeping pendulous limbs.

  Morphology:
The cultivar Glauca Pendula is a graceful Cedar of Lebanon variant which has a thin, column shape and long, stiff, blue-green needles. Branches are long and droop. It will grow to a height of 40’-60’ after 40 years. At maturity the crown will take on a flat top appearance.

Bark is grayish brown with a speckled appearance.
Male flowers are erect catkins, yellow brown. Female cones are purplish, and somewhat resinous. They are held erect on the branches.

  Adaptation:
It enjoys cool temperate climates and full sun. It will perform its best on acidic soils. This species is native to Lebanon and Turkey.

  Pests:
Not seriously bothered by pests.
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