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Cedar of Lebanon Heritage Trees
Cedar of Lebanon
FAMILY: PINACEAE
About Cedar of Lebanon at OSU's Landscape Plants site
- Native to mountains of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
- Can reach over 120’ in height.
- Needles are longer and less lush than Atlas cedar. Color is light green (new growth) to dark green (old growth).
- Female cones are larger than Atlas cedar; there are fewer on tree.
- Branching is more layered than other Cedrus species.
- Very rare in Portland. #6 was probably planted some time in the late 19th century by Henry Miller, one of Portland’s first florists.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Private, Side Yard | 85' Height 79' Spread 15.4' Circ. | This tree is at the corner of SW Howards Way and SW 20th Ave. |
| 390 | Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capital Hwy | 90' Height 85' Spread 14.9" Circ | This tree is thought to have been planted with the dedication of the WWII Memorial on site. The tree has plenty of space for its wide spreading branches. |