Western Red Cedar
Wood species / Trade name:
Western Red Cedar
Names:
- German: Zeder Western Red
Botanical name:
Thuya plicata
Character / Color:
The fast growing giant life tree is widespread in western North America from Alaska to Northern California. The trunks have a length of approx. 15 to 25m knot-free and a diameter between 0.5 and 2.0m. Often used as building and construction timber and in shipbuilding. The wood is easy to process.
Main occurence:
North America
Usage:
Construction lumber