White Cedar

• The heartwood is a light reddish brown, while the narrow sapwood is a pale yellowish brown to almost white.
• Grain is straight with a fine uniform texture.
• Very durable regarding decay resistance.
• Easy to work with both hand and machine tools.
• Holds paint, stains, glues, and finishes well.
• Has a very fresh citrusy cedar-like scent.

***FUN FACT: During the Revolutionary War, white cedar charcoal was used to make gunpowder. ***