Aromatic Red Cedar

• Heartwood can be reddish to violet-brown while the sapwood is a pale yellow which can appear throughout the heartwood as streaks or stripes.
• Grain is generally straight even with knots present and has a fine even texture.
• Excellent in decay and insect resistance; frequently used for fence posts that have direct contact with the ground.
• Easy to work, if no knots or irregularities are found in the sample.
• Due to the wood’s high silica content, it may dull cutters.
• Glues and finishes well, however, it is recommended to leave the wood unfinished so that it may retain its aromatic properties.
• Smells just like a #2 pencil.
• Commonly used in closets and chests to repel moths and most insects.

***FUN FACT: The oldest reported Eastern Redcedar grew in Missouri and was 795 years old. ***