Cedrus brevifolia, Cedar of Cyprus. Flowering Shrub Uses: Fast growing shade tree

Uses: Fast growing shade tree

Notes: An excellent choice for bonsai and has been easier to grow than Picea glenhii

Great for informal upright and clump styles

adding vertical interest

Cedrus brevifolia, Cedar of Cyprus. Flowering Shrub Uses: Fast growing shade treeUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6 Native Range: Troodos mountains of Cyprus Soil: Moist to dryish, well drained, neutral to acidic. Light: Full sun. Height in the Garden: 40' Attributes: Slow growing true cedar with green foliage. Cedrus brevifolia has the shortest needles of the genus. Will form a flat topped tree in time. Notes: C. brevifolia makes an excellent bonsai with its short needles and horizontally oriented branches. There was a time not long ago