Cedrus lib. brevifolia 'Hilliers Compact' - 50-60 CM C4

Description
The Cedar of Lebanon 'Hedgehog' (Cedrus libani) is a dwarf shrub that grows broad and compact and usually reaches a height of around 30 cm. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, loose soil in a sunny position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cedrus libanotica.

leaves
The Cedar of Lebanon 'Hedgehog' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Frost hardiness
The Cedar of Lebanon 'Hedgehog' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cedar of Lebanon 'Hedgehog' is a broad and compact dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 cm.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, heather garden, rock garden, ground cover, bonsai