Cedrus libani

Cedrus libani is a species of evergreen needleleaf coniferous plants (in the Pinaceae or Pine family), native to the mountains of the eastern Mediterranean, particularly Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. This majestic tree is distinguished by its broad, flat-topped crown and widely spreading branches with dense clusters of blue-green or dark green needles. It can grow to 40 metres and live for many centuries.

It has great historical and cultural significance, being long admired as a symbol of strength and endurance. The fragrant, durable wood of Cedrus libani was highly prized in ancient civilizations for building temples, ships, and palaces. Today, the species is widely planted as an ornamental tree in parks and large landscapes, where its impressive form and longevity make it a striking feature.

There are three Cedrus species ("true" cedars) grown in Britain, and Whiteknights Park has examples of all three, namely Cedrus atlantica, Cedrus libani and Cedrus deodara. Although fairly similar, they can be distinguished by their general shape ("habit", mature Cedrus libani being the most spreading), the direction in which their branch-tips point, and the length of their needles; see here for a comparison.

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