Green Prince Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani 'Green Prince') plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

Green Prince Cedar of Lebanon

Cedrus libani 'Green Prince'

Overview

The Green Prince Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani 'Green Prince') is an amazing evergreen conifer with unique scale-like, lush foliage and a narrow, pyramid-like shape. Its branches turn upward and outward creating an elegant pyramidal habit. This magnificent tree is recognizable in the landscape year-round due to its captivating lime-green needles that lighten to yellow in the fall and winter. The Green Prince also features a silvery-gray bark that adds a striking contrast and provides winter interest. The Green Prince is the perfect choice for creating a formal, slow-growing evergreen conifer in any landscape. Plus, its easy maintenance and drought tolerance makes it a great choice for any home garden.

Care Guide

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Watering

Green Prince Cedar of Lebanon should be watered thoroughly about twice a week during its growing season, from late spring to mid-fall. Watering should be reduced over winter. The soil should remain moist, but not wet or saturated. Water until it starts to drip out of the drainage holes. Avoid giving the plant too much water otherwise root rot can occur. During periods of extreme heat, it may need more regular watering. During winter months, water only when the soil begins to dry out and the plant looks wilted.

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Light

Green Prince Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani 'Green Prince') needs full sun; at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This tree prefers a sunny spot that receives at least 80% of direct sunlight throughout the day. During winter, it should receive full sun during the morning hours, followed by midday shade during the afternoon hours. During the summer, this tree prefers full sun for the majority of the day.

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Soil

Rocky , gravelly , dry

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 6-6.

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Pruning

Green Prince Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani 'Green Prince') should be pruned in late winter to early spring just before the new growth starts. This helps to encourage a natural and balanced shape, while maintaining size. You should only remove dead or damaged branches and dead or diseased growth. Pruning should generally be fairly light, limiting pruning of healthy material to no more than 1/4 of the live foliage. This ensures that the plant retains its natural shape and good health. If cedars become overgrown, they can be cut back to desirable sizes if needed. However, it is important to remember that over-pruning may result in thinning branches and stunted growth.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Blight, needle cast, Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Drought resistant .

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