| 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. |
