Cedar of Lebanon Seed

Cedrus libani

£6.00£10.00 inc. VAT

Lebanese Cedar is a huge wide-spreading, flat topped conifer, whose characteristic architectural growth habit forms a tiered arrangement. Young trees are conical but branches spread as the tree matures. Cedar of Lebanon has many historical associations. It is the national emblem of Lebanon, and on the Lebanese flag, although there are decreasing numbers growing in the wild. King Solomon is said to have used Cedar timber to build his temple. Cones are large and oval, taking 18 months to mature and then fall to pieces. The timber is prized for furniture making, being close-grained, a good colour and aromatic. Cedar oil extract is used in cosmetics.

 

Not for forestry purposes.

Earn up to 10 Points.

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Description

Cedrus libani

Common name: Cedar of Lebanon.

Native: Middle East.

Provenance: Unknown

Size and spread (10 years): 3.5m x 1.5m

Treatment required: Semi dormant requires pre chill stratification.

Seeds / kg: approx 14,500      57%viable

Ideal sowing period: Spring

Soil conditions: Well drained.

Planting instructions: Needs space to develop into it’s characteristic shape. Best grown as a specimen tree.

Mature height: 25m-35m

Pic courtesy of Andrew Abbot, Wollaton Hall Nottingham   CC BY SA 2.0

Additional information

Weight 5.00 g
Size

Mini Seed Pack (approx 25 seeds), Seed Pack (approx 50 seeds)

Genus

Cedrus

Family

Pinaceae

Hardiness

Hardy

Life Cycle

tree

Evergreen

evergreen

Requires

sun

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