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Image Date
2018
Properties / Facts
knots prevalent, decay resistant, very high insect resistance, high silica content, fragrant, high dimensional stability
Common Names (additional)
Aromatic Red Cedar, Cedar tree, juniper, savin, evergreen, cedar apple, and Virginia red cedar
Scientific Name
Juniperus virginiana
Janka Hardness
350 lbf (1,560 N)
Classification
softwood
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Modern Region
Eastern North America
Modern / Specialty Uses
fence posts, lead pencils, cabinets, outdoor furniture, clothing storage structures
Sample Material
wood shaving
Surface Plane
endgrain
Magnification
x 100
Photographer
Harriet Cassell
Keywords
Manning Rare Woods, Furniture Department, Eastern Red Cedar