Lebanon Cedar
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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
Category
TreesRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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
Ability
Tough Roots
Lebanon Cedar has powerful roots that anchor it firmly on rocky, steep slopes, helping it survive strong winds and harsh mountain weather.
Ability
Ancient Survivor
Lebanon Cedar's robust wood and slow growth allow it to live for thousands of years, enduring many changing climates.
Ability
Bug-Off Wood
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
- 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
Coniferous plants are typically evergreen, bearing needles or scales and reproductive cones.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Timber
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Also known as
Cedar of LebanonLebanon Cedar Tree
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Lebanon Cedar?
25-40 m
How wide does Lebanon Cedar spread?
10-20 m
Is Lebanon Cedar edible?
No
How big is Lebanon Cedar?
100-300 cm
How long does Lebanon Cedar live?
500-2000 years
Where is Lebanon Cedar usually found?
Mountain slopes
What kind of fruit does Lebanon Cedar produce?
Barrel-shaped cones
How fast does Lebanon Cedar grow?
Slow
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