Softwood · Eastern United States
Eastern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
Purple-red heartwood with cream sapwood, aromatic.
Janka hardness900 lbf
Density (12% MC)33.0 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot2.8 lb
Rot resistanceVery high
Workability4/5
Price$$
Hardness compared
White pine
Yellow Poplar
Eastern Red Cedar
Black Cherry
Red Oak
Hard Maple
Shagbark Hickory
Jatoba
Working with Eastern Red Cedar
The classic moth-repellent chest wood. Knotty — plan cuts around knots.
Typical uses: Blanket chests, closet linings, fence posts.
Seasonal movement
| Tangential coefficient (flatsawn) | 0.00163 per 1% MC |
|---|---|
| Radial coefficient (quartersawn) | 0.00110 per 1% MC |
| T/R ratio | 1.48 (stays flat well) |
| 12" flatsawn board, 6% → 11% MC | 0.098" (≈ 2.5 mm) |