How to tend a Cedrus libani

Also known as: Peuce cedrus (L.) Rich., Larix patula Salisb., Larix cedrus (L.) Mill., Pinus effusa Salisb., Pinus cedrus L., Abies cedrus (L.) Poir., Cedrus cedrus (L.) Huth, Cedrus effusa (Salisb.) Voss, Cedrus elegans Knight, Cedrus libanensis Juss. ex Mirb., Cedrus libani var. argentea Antoine & Kotschy, Cedrus libani var. pendula Carrière, Cedrus libani subsp. stenocoma (O.Schwartz) Greuter & Burdet, Cedrus libani var. stenocoma (O.Schwartz) Frankis, Cedrus libanitica Trew ex Pilg., Cedrus libanitica subsp. stenocoma O.Schwartz, Cedrus libanotica Link, Cedrus libanotica subsp. libani (A.Rich.) Holmboe, Cedrus patula (Salisb.) K.Koch, Cedrus libani var. pendula-sargentii Hornibr., Cedrus libanitica var. pendula (Carrière) L.H.Bailey, Cedrus libanotica var. pendula (Carrière) Rehder, Cedrus libani var. nana Loudon, Cedrus libani f. nana (Loudon) Beissn., Cedrus libani f. pendula (Carrière) Beissn., Cedrus libanotica f. pendula (Carrière) Rehder, Cedrus libani var. libani , Cedrus libani subsp. stenocoma (O.Schwartz) P.H.Davis, Picea cedrus (L.) Peterm., Abies cedrus (L.) J.St.-Hil.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places

Soil

Acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Western Asia, Himalaya Mountains, Africa
Category
Pinaceae, Cedrus
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period October-November
Flower colors
Leaf needle shape, green, fruit color from green or purple gradually turn to yellow, ale brown or dark brown
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