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Common Name: Cedar of Lebanon
Scientific Name: Cedrus libani
Location: Main Park Entrance at Morgan Drive
Size: 14 inches at breast height
Native to: Eastern U.S.
This tree typically grows to: 40 to 60 feet tall and wide
This tree prefers these conditions: Medium moisture; full sun. Intolerant of winter wind.
Special about this tree:
- Native to Lebanon, Turkey and Syria.
- Mt. Lebanon’s name comes from this tree.
- This slow-growing tree flattens at the top as it ages.
- Branches grow mainly horizontal in broad layers.
- Needles are 1” long, dark green and very sharp.
