![Aromatic Cedar lumber wood, Juniperus virginiana lumber for woodworking](graphics/category_species/cedar-aromatic.jpg)
Aromatic Cedar // Juniperus virginiana
Aromatic Red Cedar boards tend to be knotty and narrow because this is a very slow-growing species, and most trees harvested tend to be fairly small in diameter. The wood is soft with a fine, even texture. Very knotty with distinctive cedar aroma. Soft, easy to work but knots may present some difficulties. Easy to finish.![color of Aromatic Cedar](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
Light red with streaks of creamy white.![other names for Aromatic Cedar](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Eastern red cedar, Juniper, Red juniper, Red cedar, Virginia pencil cedar![uses for Aromatic Cedar](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Linen and blanket chests, pencils, boxes. Carves and whittles nicely.![the Aromatic Cedar tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
What's the Tree Like?
Reaches a height of 40-60 feet with a buttress trunk which may often be angled with a diameter up to 24".Aromatic Cedar grows in North America
![map of where Aromatic Cedar grows](graphics/maps/n_america_east.png)