Cedrus libani var. brevifolia

Also Known As

Cedrus brevifolia
Cedrus libani brevifolia
Cedrus libani subsp. brevifolia
Cypress Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 40'-70'
W: 20'-50'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Cedrus libani var. brevifolia plant details

Cedrus libani var. brevifolia is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedrus libani var. brevifolia

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 50 FT - wide, 40 FT - 70 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedrus libani var. brevifolia

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This gorgeous and rare tree is found only in Cyprus. It is quite similar to the Cedar of Lebanon with its beautiful, picturesque, horizontal branching, but as 'brevifolia' (small foliage) implies, it is more diminutive in all aspects with shorter needles, smaller cones and an ulitimate height of only 40-50' or so. This is delightful specimen for bonsai and very good held in containers for many years. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

This slow growing species known as the Cyprus Cedar has neat, tiny, bluish green foliage. It remains quite small in the landscape for many years but eventually can attain heights of 50 to 80 feet. It's especially well suited for a container and/or bonsai. Native only to Cyprus, this is not a common plant. It definitely sports an alpine appearance making it suitable for a large rock garden.