Name |
Atlantic White-Cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) |
Type |
Softwood. |
Other Names |
Also known as white cedar, southern white cedar, swamp cedar, chilopsis, and false cypress. |
Sources |
Grows in eastern half of United States. |
Appearance |
Generally straight and even grained with a fine texture. Light brown heartwood tinged with red or pink and nearly white sapwood. Somewhat oily with a characteristic cedary odor. |
Physical Props |
Light, soft, low stiffness, low strength, low shock resistance, poor steam bending, good stability in service and good decay resistance. |
Working Props |
Turns, carves, and generally works well with machine or hand tools. Good screwing and nailing properties. Paints, stains, and finishes fairly well but oily nature may present problems. |
Uses |
Used for poles, posts, fencing, shingles, millwork, boxes, crates, water tanks, boat building, and various other exterior applications. |