Cedrus Species, Cedar of Lebanon, Lebanon Cedar

Only got down to - 20 F last winter. Will remove zip code if winterkills.

The cedars of Lebanon are famous, not only from the Song of Solomon, but also as magnificent specimen trees on great parks and estates. T...Read Morehey're grand evergreen trees that are wider than tall in maturity, with a flat top and stiffly horizontal branches. Mature trees can reach 100' tall and wide. It retains its lower branches into maturity, and needs space around it to show its unmistakable silhouette. Very picturesque.

It isn't clear to me whether var. stenocoma is actually hardier than the species (as is its reputation) or if it's simply less subject to snow and ice breakage because its horizontal branches aren't as long.

Slow-growing. Needs full sun and good deep well-drained soil. Also lots of space, lawn or meadow, surrounding it. Drought tolerant once established. Dirr gives its southern limit as Z7, at least on the east coast.

Outstanding tree (probably my favorite cedar), my pic depicts its typical shape when mature, and is on the Lebanese flag.
Best loo...Read Morek from far away; as you get closer it looses appeal. This tree does best in Mediterranean climate above 1000m, but as you can see does also well in humid Cincinnati Ohio (US).