Cedar lumber collection
Closest Kingma softwood/outdoor path when an exact listing is not available.
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Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Cedar of Lebanon is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameCedrus libani
Janka hardness820 lbf
Average dried weight32 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Cedar of Lebanon?
Cedar of Lebanon is a softwood lumber species associated with Mountainous areas of the Mediterranean region. It is useful when the project calls for veneer, cabinetry, building construction, boxes/chests (interior lining), and turned objects
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameCedrus libani
DistributionMountainous areas of the Mediterranean region
ShrinkageRadial: 4.1%, Tangential: 6%, Volumetric: 10.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.5 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as very durable, with good overall insect/borer resistance.
Cedar of Lebanon colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood is a straw color to light reddish brown. Narrow sapwood is pale yellowish white.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is generally straight, though knots or bark inclusions may cause grain irregularities. Medium to coarse texture with moderate to low natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, easy to work with hand and machine tools, though knots and areas with irregular grain can cause difficulties in machining. Turns, glues, and finishes well.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, cedar of Lebanon has been reported to cause skin and respiratory irritation, as well as runny nose and asthma-like symptoms.
Cedar of Lebanon should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Cedar of Lebanon
Best projects
Veneer, cabinetry, building construction, boxes/chests (interior lining), and turned objects
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Cedar of Lebanon from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
White Oak lumber collection
A harder outdoor-aware hardwood alternative when the project calls for durability rather than softwood character.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Cedar of Lebanon FAQ
What is Cedar of Lebanon best used for?
Cedar of Lebanon is best considered for veneer, cabinetry, building construction, boxes/chests (interior lining), and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Cedar of Lebanon beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Cedar of Lebanon?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.