Spanish Cedar vs Western Red Cedar | What are the differences?

Spanish Cedar vs Western Red Cedar

Cedar is a wonderful wood species. It is a durable and strong softwood. Cedar doesn’t shrink, swell, warp. Therefore it is an excellent choice for exterior siding. Spanish cedar is harder than western red cedar. Western red cedar has straight grain while Spanish cedar may also have interlocked grain. Spanish Cedar (Cedrela odorata) Spanish cedar … Read more

Cedar vs Pine Wood | Difference Between Wood, Tree, and Fence?

Cedar Vs Pine

Cedar wood is stronger, more durable, and more resistant than Pine Wood. The color of Pine Wood is light whereas Cedar is slightly darker than Pine.  Cedar and pine are both popular woods that are most commonly used for making furniture, flooring, and fences. So it is difficult to choose between these two types of … Read more

Port Orford Cedar vs Western Red Cedar

western red cedar

Port Orford Cedar wood is stronger, stable, and heavier than Western Red Cedar. Port Orford has a straight and regular grain with a moderate natural luster. Cedar Wood is an excellent choice for clothing storage because of its aromatic smell. Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana): Port Orford Cedar is also known as Lawson Cypress. The … Read more

Northern White Cedar: Uses, Identification, and Growth Rate

Northern White Cedar

Introduction Northern White Cedar is also known as Eastern Arborvitae. Its scientific name is “Thuja occidentalis”. Northern White Cedar is native to eastern Canada, north-central, and northeastern United States. The parts of this tree are useful in its medical field, So it is also called the “tree of life”. Sap, leaf oil, seeds,  inner bark, … Read more