What is Aromatic Red Cedar?
A firm, stable softwood, the timber of this red cedar is highly prized for its beautiful, warm, deep, rich, red color and its most distinctive, everlasting, aromatic perfume. The wood is light and easy to work. It has numerous knots that make a handsome distinctive pattern... the knottier the wood the better as many knots indicate an exceptionally high content of the desireable aromatic oils that produce the wonderful scent.. the stronger the scent the the greater the defense against moths! This same oil makes cedar resistant to decay and insects as well as making it waterproof making this the perfect wood for long lasting furniture. Aromatic red cedar is worth its relatively high cost for the service it performs. It is most commonly associated with cedar blanket chests, wardrobes, clothes closet interiors, storage room paneling and dresser drawer linings.
The eastern or "aromatic" red cedar is the species used for moth-proof storage chests and clothes closets as opposed to the huge timber species of the west coast: western red cedar and incense cedar.
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