About This Object
The Cedar of Lebanon is a majestic, broad, sweeping conifer, reaching 40 m. It has a rounded or flat-topped crown and massive fans of needle foliage. The dark green or bluish needles are about 25 mm long. They are produced in tufts arranged in spirals along the branchlets. The barrel-shaped cones are 7 to 12 cm high.
The Cedar of Lebanon is often mentioned in the Old Testament. It is a very hardy tree, but was not introduced into Britain until about the 17th century. The name of the tree is thought to come from the Arabic word kedroum or kedre, meaning ‘power’. This may refer to its massive proportions and strong timber.
Tree tag number 2503.
The Cedar of Lebanon is often mentioned in the Old Testament. It is a very hardy tree, but was not introduced into Britain until about the 17th century. The name of the tree is thought to come from the Arabic word kedroum or kedre, meaning ‘power’. This may refer to its massive proportions and strong timber.
Tree tag number 2503.