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Lebanon Cedar

Cedrus libani

The Lebanon Cedar is a majestic tree with wide branches. It has a strong trunk and is famous for its beautiful wood.

Habitat: Mountain slopes

Appearance

The Lebanon Cedar has striking dark green to blue-green needles and an iconic broad, flat-topped crown when mature. Its deeply fissured, dark brown bark adds to its majestic appearance, making it distinct from many conical conifers.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyPinaceaeGenusCedrus

Lebanon Cedar

Interesting facts

A majestic cedar tree adorns the national flag of Lebanon!

Ancient Egyptians used cedar resin for mummifying pharaohs!

Its fragrant wood was once used to build entire ships!

King Solomon's Temple was famously built with cedar wood.

Special abilities

Lebanon Cedar has powerful roots that anchor it firmly on rocky, steep slopes, helping it survive strong winds and harsh mountain weather.

Lebanon Cedar's robust wood and slow growth allow it to live for thousands of years, enduring many changing climates.

The Lebanon Cedar produces a special aromatic oil in its wood that naturally repels insects, keeping pests away from its trunk.

Measurements & details

Height: 25-40 m
Canopy Spread: 10-20 m
Is Edible: No
Trunk Diameter: 100-300 cm
Lifespan: 500-2000 years
Fruit Type: Barrel-shaped cones
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Type: Evergreen

Ecological connections

eats

Caucasian Squirrel

Sciurus anomalus

Feeds on seeds from cedar cones.

shelters

Common Raven

Corvus corax

Builds nests in its strong branches.

parasitizes

Honey Fungus

Armillaria mellea

Causes root and butt rot in stressed trees.

eats

Cedar Shoot Moth

Parasyntaractis irregularis

Larvae feed on cedar shoots.

Traits

Coniferous

Imagine trees with needles instead of flat leaves and special cones that hold their seeds. These evergreens bring green to the forest all year long!

Evergreen

These wonderful plants keep their leaves or needles all year round, providing beautiful green scenery even in the chilliest months. They stay green forever!

Timber

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Mountain

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Longevous

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