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Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Aromatic Red Cedar is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameJuniperus virginiana
Janka hardness900 lbf
Average dried weight33 lb/ft³
Best fitChests
Overview
Why choose Aromatic Red Cedar?
Aromatic Red Cedar is a softwood lumber species. Its natural range is Eastern North America. Common uses include chests, and linings for closets, fence posts, small wooden specialty items, bows, pencils, birdhouses, outdoor furniture and carvings.
Scientific nameJuniperus virginiana
DistributionEastern North America
ShrinkageRadial: 3.1%, Tangential: 4.7%, Volumetric: 7.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
DurabilityExcellent against both decay and insects, so it often serves as untreated fence posts set directly in the ground.
Aromatic Red Cedar colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is usually reddish or violet-brown. The pale yellow sapwood can run through it as streaks and stripes.
Grain runs straight and usually has knots. The texture is very fine and even.
Working notes
It is easy to work overall, apart from any knots or irregular spots. It reportedly holds a lot of silica, which can dull cutters.
Serious reactions are rare, but aromatic red cedar is said to cause skin and breathing irritation.
Aromatic Red Cedar should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Aromatic Red Cedar
Best projects
Common uses include chests, and linings for closets, fence posts, small wooden specialty items, bows, pencils, birdhouses, outdoor furniture and carvings.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Aromatic Red Cedar from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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A harder outdoor-aware hardwood alternative when the project calls for durability rather than softwood character.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Aromatic Red Cedar FAQ
What is Aromatic Red Cedar best used for?
Common uses include chests, and linings for closets, fence posts, small wooden specialty items, bows, pencils, birdhouses, outdoor furniture and carvings. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Aromatic Red Cedar beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Aromatic Red Cedar?
The buying section on this page links to any Aromatic Red Cedar Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.