Lebanon Cedar, the Tree of God

He plants trees to benefit another generation.

Caecilius Statius

There are some trees that you don't plant for yourself; you plant them to leave a legacy.  The Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani) is one of those trees. This beautiful tree has a rich and ancient history; the ancient Egyptians used its resin in their mummification process, the Phoenicians used lumber from it to build ships, palaces, homes, and temples, and the Sumerians designated Lebanese Cedar groves to be dwellings of the gods.

Unfortunately, groves of these amazing trees have been nearly wiped out and two species of the population are now extinct, with six more species either threatened or at risk.  Today, very few of the original, older trees remain, but extensive conservation programs, in Lebanon, are replanting and protecting new groves.

The Lebanon Cedar is an evergreen conifer that grows up to 40 feet tall with a thick trunk that can reach 8 feet or more in diameter.  The canopy begins as a conical shape, but with age, becomes broad and wide-spreading.  The cones are produced every other year and measure approximately 3-5" long and 1.5-3" wide unlike typical evergreen cones, they are smooth and solid.

Oak Ridge Shrubbery is proud to offer saplings of these special trees for sale for a limited time.  Help restore a precious resource so that it can be enjoyed by generations to come.

Other unique and wonderful legacy trees to plant for future generations to enjoy are:

• Ogon Dawn Metasequoia
• Monkey Puzzle Tree
• Camperdown Elm
• Deodor Cedar

Got questions?  Need advice?  Or maybe you just feel like spending an afternoon looking at beautiful plants and getting ideas for what to put in your garden?  Just give us a call or drop by.   We'd love to see you!  And don't forget to check out our website for special deals!

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1016 Hwy 68 N.

Oak Ridge, NC

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