Description: a Middle Eastern softwood, the heartwood is strongly scented and resinous. Selected grades can be straight grained. True cedars do have in-growing bark in the wood. It has low bending strength and stiffness, a resistance to shock loads and crushing strength. Cedar is durable and polishes/varnishes to a good finish.

Origin: Europe

Uses: suitable for joinery, doors/interior decoration (selected grades). Timber that is grown in the UK is usually knotty and is mainly used for outdoor furniture, gates, fences and exterior work. Selected grades suitable for wall panelling, interior joinery and furniture.