Alaskan yellow cedar was initially placed in the cupressus genus and later in the chamaecyparis genus where it had remained for roughly 160 years.
Is yellow cedar a hardwood.
Naturally resistant to weather insects and contact with soil.
Also known as alaskan cypress.
The bark is another give away.
Mature bark is gray and stringy while the bark of western red cedar trees has a reddish hue.
Heartwood is a bright clear yellow darkening upon exposure.
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It resists corrosion and the elements so it is ideal for industrial uses and is used extensively for boat building sauna manufacturing fine cabinetry and interior and exterior millwork.
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Due to its various natural characteristics yellow cedar is widely used for shingles poles marine pilings oars and paddles decorative panelling mouldings and cabinet work.
Alaskan yellow cedar s uniform color and straight grain will take a fine finish.
The grain is typically very straight with a fine and even texture.
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It grows up to 24 metres tall and often lives to 1 000 years.
Widely used for exterior applications and boatbuilding.
Technically speaking alaskan yellow cedar is not a true cedar but an evergreen.
Due to its straight grain and yellow colour yellow cedar wood is very valuable commercially.
Yellow cedar often has a candelabra like appearance because the top leader dies as do the side branches that take over.
Yellow cedar is a bright timber ranging in colour from soft yellow to light brown.
Sapwood occurs as a very narrow band and is almost white to yellowish white.
It is a medium sized tree that grows up to 24 metres high and 90 cm in diameter when mature.
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Yellow cedar is one of the world s most durable woods.
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Yellow cedar chamaecyparis nootkatensis is found along british columbia s coastal region.
Very durable and offers a solid dimensional stability.
Belonging to the cypress family yellow cedar is not a true cedar.
Alaskan yellow cedar also known as cypress the slow growing alaskan yellow cedar is a tough solid tree and the hardest known cedar in the world while also boasting exceptional longevity.