White Cedar
White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)
Common Names: Northern White Cedar, Eastern Arborvitae
Distribution: Northeastern North America
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is pale brown or tan, while the narrow sapwood is nearly white. Numerous small knots are common in the wood.
Janka Hardness: 320 lbf
Density: 1.83 lb/b.f.
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 2.2%
Tangential (width): 4.9%,
Volumetric (total): 7.2%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.2
Allergies/Toxicity: Northern White Cedar has been reported to cause skin irritation, runny nose, as well as asthma-like symptoms. Reported by the USDA to be among the most allergenic woods native to the United States.
Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no
Common Uses: Fences, posts, shingles, piles, canoes, outdoor furniture, railroad ties and paper (pulpwood).
