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The Lebanon cedar is the [[national emblem]] of Lebanon, and is displayed on the [[flag of Lebanon]] and [[coat of arms of Lebanon]]. It is also the logo of [[Middle East Airlines]], which is Lebanon's national carrier. Beyond that, it is also the main symbol of Lebanon's "[[Cedar Revolution]]" of 2005, the [[17 October Revolution]], also known as the ''Thawra'' ("Revolution") along with many Lebanese political parties and movements, such as the [[Lebanese Forces]]. Finally, Lebanon is sometimes [[metonymy|metonymically]] referred to as the Land of the Cedars.<ref>Erman 1927, p. 261</ref><ref>Cromer 2004, p. 58</ref>

[[Arkansas]], among other [[United States|US]] states, has a Champion Tree program that records exceptional tree specimens. The Lebanon cedar recognized by the state is located inside [[Hot Springs National Park]] and is estimated to be over 100 years old.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.aad.arkansas.gov/cedar-lebanon-cedrus-libani | title=Cedar Lebanon (Cedrus libani) | access-date=5 January 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106010249/https://www.aad.arkansas.gov/cedar-lebanon-cedrus-libani | archive-date=6 January 2019 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Cultivation==

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The Lebanon cedar is widely planted as an [[ornamental tree]] in parks and gardens.<ref name=":5">Hemery & Simblet 2014, p. 55</ref><ref>Howard 1955, p. 168</ref>

When the first cedar of Lebanon was planted in [[United Kingdom|Britain]] is unknown, but it dates at least to 1664, when it is mentioned in ''[[Sylva, or A Discourse of Forest-Trees and the Propagation of Timber]]'' by [[John Evelyn]].<ref>Hemery & Simblet 2014, p. 54</ref> In Britain, cedars of Lebanon are known for their use in London's [[Highgate Cemetery]].<ref name=":5"/>

''C. libani'' has gained the [[Royal Horticultural Society]]'s [[Award of Garden Merit]]<ref name="RHSPF">{{Cite web

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[[File:Lebanon Cedar in half Barrel.png|thumb|Small [[:en:Cedrus libani|Cedrus libani]]

in [[:en:Shimizu Park|Shimizu Park]] [[:en:Noda, Chiba|Noda, Chiba]] [[:en:Japan|Japan]]. Photo taken on 5, May 2005.]]

In order to germinate ''Cedrus libani'' seeds, potting soil is preferred, since it is less likely to contain fungal species which may kill the seedling in its early stages. Before sowing it is important to soak the seed at room temperature for a period of 24 hours followed by cold stratification (~&nbsp;3–5&nbsp;°C) for two to four weeks. Once the seeds have been sown, it is recommended that they be kept at room temperature (~&nbsp;20&nbsp;°C) and in the vicinity of sunlight. The soil should be kept slightly damp with low frequency watering. Over-watering may cause damping off which will quickly kill the seedlings. Initial growth will be around 3–5&nbsp;cm3–5cm the first year and will accelerate subsequent years.<ref>Tree Seed Online LTD</ref>

==Uses==

Cedar wood is prized for its fine grain, attractive yellow color, and fragrance. It is exceptionally durable and immune to insect ravages. Wood from ''C. libani'' has a density of 560&nbsp;kg560kg/m³; it is used for furniture, construction, and handicrafts. In Turkey, [[shelterwood cutting]] and [[clearcutting]] techniques are used to harvest timber and promote uniform forest regeneration. Cedar resin (cedria) and cedar [[essential oil]] (cedrum) are prized extracts from the timber and cones of the cedar tree.<ref name=":4">CABI 2013, p. 117</ref><ref>Coxe 1808, p. CED</ref>

==Ecology and conservation==