Cedar lumber collection
Closest Kingma softwood/outdoor path when an exact listing is not available.
View optionSouthern Redcedar Wood Guide
Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Southern Redcedar 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 silicicola (Juniperus virginiana var.
Janka hardness610 lbf
Average dried weight32 lb/ft³
Best fitSee best uses below
Overview
Why choose Southern Redcedar?
Southern Redcedar is a softwood lumber species. Found in the southeastern United States.
Scientific nameJuniperus silicicola (Juniperus virginiana var.
DistributionFound in the southeastern United States
ShrinkageRadial: 2.2%, Tangential: 4.0%, Volumetric: 7.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
Southern Redcedar colour, grain, and figure
Working notes
Reports link Southern Redcedar to skin and respiratory irritation, though serious reactions are rare.
Southern Redcedar should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Southern Redcedar
Best projects
Ask us which projects suit Southern Redcedar before you buy.
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 Southern Redcedar 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.
White Oak lumber collection
A harder outdoor-aware hardwood alternative when the project calls for durability rather than softwood character.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
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.
Southern Redcedar FAQ
What is Southern Redcedar best used for?
Ask us which projects suit Southern Redcedar before you buy. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Southern Redcedar 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 Southern Redcedar?
The buying section on this page links to any Southern Redcedar 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.