cedar tree trees are often confuse with other trees , specially juniper bush , but true cedars ( Cedrus ) are aboriginal to the mountains around the Mediterranean and in westerly Himalaya . These large trees – up to 120 feet marvelous in the raving mad – are best sleep with for their fragrant wood . There are four coinage of straight true cedar tree diagram ; three of which have cultivated varieties .

Atlas Cedar Varieties (Cedrus atlantica)

The Atlas true cedar can be uprise in United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) zona 6 though 9 . This tree turn in full sun or part shade and tolerates a wide variety of stain but prefers moist , well - draining soil . The Atlas cedar is a slow - growing Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree that can turn up to 40 foot tall and has classifiable , bluish - green needles . The Atlas cedar tree is not tolerant of cold temperature and does better in the southerly part of the United States .

The " Glauca " variety is one of the little types of this tree diagram , grow to only 20 foot . The " Glauca Pendula " is probably the most popular variety . This variety features long , gracefully drooping branches and usually only develop about 12 feet tall before bending over . " Fastigiata " is a slim variety that average out only 8 foot across , with a height of 15 to 18 feet .

Deodar Cedar Varieties (Cedrus deodora )

Deodar cedar tree Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree grow best in USDA zones 7 and 8 . These tree are quicker growing than the Atlas cedar mintage , and savor dry soil . Like the Atlas , they can produce in either full sun or fond spectre . Deodar cedars are tall , reaching 70 feet in top , and pyramidal in shape . They do not tolerate stale winds .

" Curly Locks " is a smaller variety of Deodar cedar tree , arise to a tiptop of only 20 foot . This unusual assortment sport curling foliage on drooping branches . " Roman Gold " is another unforesightful , bushy tree that has golden needles . " Emerald Falls Pendula " is a tears flesh of this cedar tree that is very attractive , with bright gullible foliage . It will only grow as grandiloquent as it is game before bend over .

Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani)

Cedrus libani grows in USDA zones 5 through 7 . Like the other metal money , this cedar tree enjoys full sun or partial shade and moist but well - draining land . It has a very thick bole and foliation that is so dark green as to almost wait bleak . This tree diagram grows to 60 feet tall and has upright pine cones that can be as tall as 5 inch . The Lebanon cedar tree is the most insensate hardy of all the specie .

" Green Prince " is a dwarf variety of this tree . In fact , it is more like a shrub , growing only 2 feet grandiloquent at maximum stature . " Stenocoma " is a much taller smorgasbord with a more open canopy and needle that are blueish - unripe rather than greenish - black .

Cedar of Cyprus (Cedrus brevifolia)

This very rare cedar tree is aboriginal to the small island of Cyprus and is not naturalize . The tree is very interchangeable in looks to the Cedar of Lebanon but is smaller , and the needlelike needles are more of a true green colour . The barque of the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree is an strange silver - gray color , and describe with crack when mature . The canopy of the Cyprus cedar tree is undecided . The tree diagram can develop to heights of 80 feet or more .

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