 Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani)
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Common Name(s): Cedar of Lebanon Scientific Name: Cedrus libani Distribution: Mountainous areas of the Mediterranean region Tree Size: 100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 5-7 ft (1.5-2.1 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 32 lbs/ft3 (510 kg/m3) Hardness: 820 lbf (3,670 N) Rupture Strength: 11,890 lbf/in2 (82,000 kPa) Elastic Strength: 1,465,000 lbf/in2 (10,100 MPa) Crushing Strength: 6,090 lbf/in2 (42.0 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 4.1%, Tangential: 6.0%, Volumetric: 10.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.5 |
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Endgrain: Resin canals absent (though sometimes present due to injury); earlywood to latewood transition gradual, color contrast high; tracheid diameter small.
Durability: No data available.
Workability: No data available.
Scent: There is no characteristic odor associated with this wood species.
Safety: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Cedar of Lebanon has been reported to cause skin and respiratory irritation, as well as asthma effects. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.
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Scans/Pictures: A special thanks to Steve Earis for providing the wood sample and turned photo of this wood species.
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 Cedar of Lebanon (endgrain 10x) |
 Cedar of Lebanon (turned) |
October 28th, 2011 at 3:41 am
This timber is highly aromatic!! A very strong odour has meant this timber has a history of being used in drawers, wardrobes etc to deter insects such as moths. I find it a very pleasant fresh, sharp spicy smell – (sounds like a whisky tasting note now!!).