Atlantic White-Cedar

Name	Atlantic White-Cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides)
Type	Softwood.
Other Names	Also known as white cedar, southern white cedar, swamp cedar, chilopsis, and false cypress.
Sources	Grows in eastern half of United States.
Appearance	Generally straight and even grained with a fine texture. Light brown heartwood tinged with red or pink and nearly white sapwood. Somewhat oily with a characteristic cedary odor.
Physical Props	Light, soft, low stiffness, low strength, low shock resistance, poor steam bending, good stability in service and good decay resistance.
Working Props	Turns, carves, and generally works well with machine or hand tools. Good screwing and nailing properties. Paints, stains, and finishes fairly well but oily nature may present problems.
Uses	Used for poles, posts, fencing, shingles, millwork, boxes, crates, water tanks, boat building, and various other exterior applications.