Aromatic Cedar
The fine-grained, soft, pinkish to brownish-red heartwood is fragrant, lightweight, and durable. From the late 1800s to the turn of the century, the wood was widely used in home construction for closet interiors. The wood releases an aroma that many find quite pleasing. The wood is used to make fence posts because it’s rot-resistant. It can also be used for closets, chest linings, carvings, outdoor furniture, birdhouses, pencils, bows, and small wooden specialty items. Cedar’s clean smell is sought after for storage areas. It’s a pleasure to use for both beginners and experienced woodworkers, and it provides a unique appearance to any custom project.
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Indigenous To:
Red Cedar, Eastern Red Cedar, Virginian Juniper, Eastern Juniper, Red Juniper, Pencil Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
North America