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HARDY CEDAR OF LEBANON
Arnold Arboretum
Height: 40'-60'
Leaves: Short, evergreen needles with three per fascicle
Location: Southwestern Asia and Syria
Hardiness Zone: 6-7
Bark: Rough and vertically striated
Aesthetic Characteristics: Very tall and evergreen, creates scattered shade from far above with massive trunk
ROLE IN URBAN HEAT ISLAND
Canopy Size: 40-60' spread of delicate, evergreen canopy
Growth Rate: Medium ~12-24" per year
Negative Traits: Large size can lead to difficult care
Urban Condition Tolerance:
-acidic, alkaline, moist, loamy, and salty soils
-some flooding and drought
-air and soil pollution
-benefits wildlife, soil quality, and air quality
Value: Provides evergreen shade and visual interest while reducing temperatures, nurturing wildlife, and improving soil quality
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