The penultimate witness cedar of Lebanon fell in 2019, despite the efforts of horticulturists, archaeologists and preservationists to save it from disease and extend its life.

The trees are a symbol of Lebanon, pictured at the center of the national flag. ... Cedar trees usually grow at an altitude from 700 up to 1,800 meters above sea level.

Capability Brown (1716–83) made use of the trees in his park landscapes, often as punctuation marks by the lake or near the house, contrasting with the more prodigiously planted native species such as ...

Among the nominees is ‘The Beatles’ Cedar Tree’ in Chiswick House and Gardens. The magnificent tree from Lebanon is one of ...

For Lebanon’s Christians, cedar trees are sacred. These tough evergreens that survive the mountain’s harsh snowy winters are mentioned 103 times in the Bible.