Cedrus Libani Comte De Dijon

Comte De Dijon Cedar Of Lebanon

A distinctive upright, narrowly columnar selection of Cedar of Lebanon, valued for its strong vertical habit and blue-green needles. ‘Comte de Dijon’ maintains a much tighter silhouette than the species, especially in youth, while gradually developing subtle horizontal layering with age. Ideal where the grandeur of Cedrus libani is desired but space is limited.


Plant Characteristics


Type: Evergreen conifer



Form: Narrowly upright to columnar when young; slightly broader with maturity



Mature Width: 15–25 ft



Mature Height: 50–70 ft



Foliage Color: Blue-green to gray-green



Texture: Coarse, architectural




Growing Conditions


USDA Hardiness Zones: 6a–9b



Light: Full sun



Soil: Average to well-drained soils; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline



Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning—natural form is best




Landscape Uses
Vertical specimen, narrow lawns, formal plantings, estates, campuses, and large landscapes where a slender Cedar of Lebanon is required.


Care Tips


Provide room for eventual width as the tree matures



Avoid wet or compacted soils



Do not over-prune; form improves naturally with age

Plant type

Conifer

Height

50-70'

Width

15-25'

Hardiness zones

5–6

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Well Drained

Shape

Pyramidal

Drought tolerant

No