Cedrus libani 'Saphire Nymphe' - 40-50 CM C7.5

Description
The Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) is a shrub that grows loosely and usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and a width of around 10 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cedrus libanotica.

Bulletpoints
* Not suitable for building over

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

Frost hardiness
The Cedar of Lebanon has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Loose.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

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).

Care
- This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with twine. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the twine must of course be removed. - This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, heather garden, rock garden, park