Cedar — Cedar of Lebanon
Cedrus libani
Cedar — Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Conditionally Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 40–60 ft tall and 30–50 ft wide, and needs medium water.
medium water40–60 ft tall and 30–50 ft wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Rating
- Conditionally Recommended
- Botanical name
- Cedrus libani
- Variety / cultivar
- Cedar of Lebanon
- Type
- Tree
- Mature size
- 40–60 ft tall and 30–50 ft wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- clay, loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0–8.2
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
Site factors to consider
- Critical: Soil Chemistry
- Critical: Cold Hardiness
- Watch: Exposure
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cedar — Cedar of Lebanon good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Cedar — Cedar of Lebanon is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Conditionally Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
- How big does Cedar — Cedar of Lebanon get?
- It matures to about 40–60 ft tall and 30–50 ft wide.
- How much water does Cedar — Cedar of Lebanon need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is Cedar — Cedar of Lebanon native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
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