Eastern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
Softwood
Native to Appalachia
About Eastern Red Cedar
A fragrant, naturally rot-resistant wood. Red cedar is famous for lining closets and hope chests to protect woolens from moths.
Heritage & History
Every mountain homestead had cedar chests for storing quilts and woolens. The sweet smell meant protection and preservation.
Traditional Uses
Closet lining, hope chests, fence posts, pencils, and outdoor furniture.
Specifications
Janka Hardness
900 lbf
Density
33.0 lbs/cu ft
Grain Pattern
Straight to knotty
Heartwood
Reddish to purplish brown
Sapwood
Pale yellow to white
Typical Height
40 ft
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate