Information about Eastern Red Cedar

Info about Eastern Red Cedar By: Glenn Mast

Juniperus virginiana, also known as the eastern red cedar, is an evergreen and coniferous tree. Western red cedar, known as Thuja plicata is the other source of cedar wood. These tall evergreen trees have flattened branches, cones that bear seeds, and spiked leaves that grow in opposite directions. They grow in coastal forests and areas of British Columbia, Washington, Idaho,Montana.and thru out the Mid-west Red cedar wood is durable and scented, and these plantations mostly revolve around dual farming.

Primarily red cedar forests provide a continuous harvest, through controlled restoration and reforestation plans. Red cedar wood is widely appreciated for its profound natural luster. For this reason, at times people opt for unfinished red cedar wood products that is characterized, by its rich quality and is available in a wide range of colors, especially reddish hues.Red Cedar Wood Planters contains natural preservative oils that prolong longevity, and offer resistance from insect attack, termites and decay. Red cedar wood planterdis stable and resists variation caused by excessive moisture. This long lasting Planters does not age quickly and can stand the test of time. This special quality has prompted the use of red cedar wood, for a range of outdoor Wood Planters and Furniture.

 Being a soft wood, red cedar log furniture is less prone to splitting. In spite of being classified as lightweight they are strong. Red cedar wood is a preferred choice because the wood is easy to saw and drill, which speedup red cedar wood planter construction. They are also popular for their exceptional bonding quality, and can be easily painted and glued.

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