Cedar of Lebanon
Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani)
- Diameter: 1.70 metres, Height: 18 metres
- Age (Estimated): 150 - 200 years
- Crown spread: North - 10 metres, East - 10 metres, South - 15 metres, West - 14 metres
The Cedar of Lebanon was introduced to Britain in 1638 and in the 18th century such landscape designers such as 'Capability Brown' utilised these magnificent trees in their planting schemes.
No conifer is more recognisable or more domesticated in Britain and it is said that Solomon built his temple and palace out of Lebanon Cedar.
Cedars grow quickly in Britain, away from their native mountains. The oldest still alive in Britain was one of the first to be planted here in 1646 by Dr Pocock in Childrey near Wantage. The trunk now measures over 7 metres in girth. Good examples of the Cedar of Lebanon can be seen in the grounds of Upton House.
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