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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 25, 2019
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    Freezing rain will be the best thing that could happen in harsh conditions. This give a protective barrier around the branches and needles that will protect it from MUCH colder temperatures, since the ice will not likely go far below freezing temps, as ambient air will.

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    JMJP on
    March 1, 2019
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    It is great to know that the coating of ice is actually a beneficial condition during harsh conditions. My question regarding the staking was more in regards to potential breakage as a result of the added weight of ice. Is there any benefit to staking for this reason or best to leave the cedars to their natural defenses?

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 8, 2019
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    Yes, 15 inches is still very manageable. You can plant this in early spring, as a plant that small is still just a yearling. It will have the best survival in spring.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 8, 2019
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    Cedars do this naturally when they are young and during the second or third growing season. However, if you notice needles turning brown during the summer or winter, your tree could be infected by spider mites.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 25, 2019
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    I just ran out and looked at mine; that also was planted last year.
    Yep, the tips are just starting to grow and have a yellow appearance!
    I also just gave it a top dressing of fertilizer; for evergreens.

    On a side note; I'm just outside the growing zone for this plant; I'm zone 4, but I have a little microclimate in my yard with a pond that stays clear all winter. It appears to have come through our long winter with no issues!

    Happy Gardening!

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 24, 2019
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    It sound like Cedar Apple Rust.
    This article has more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/cedar-apple-rust-control.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    August 4, 2019
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    First be sure that Cedar of Lebanon is suitable for your geographical area. It's a Mediterranean tree and cannot take the extreme cold of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5. If you are in Zone 6 it will be borderline, but check with local nurseries and arborists and look for other trees of this species in your area that are growing well.

    And you must provide plenty of space for this large growing tree.

    Spring is the best time to plant, when the trees have a long growing season ahead to get established. But of course you need to have resources and time to irrigate.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cedar/growing-lebanon-cedar-trees.htm

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