Port Orford cedar

Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana)

Description

A lightweight, strong-smelling wood obtained from a large cedar tree Chamaecyparis lawsoniana native to the Pacific coasts of California and Oregon. First lumbered in 1854, the yellowish wood has a fine texture and is strong. It is used for millwork, plywood, flooring, interior finish, and storage chests.

Synonyms and Related Terms

white cedar; Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Density	29 pcf

Sources Checked for Data in Record

• G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 166

• Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996

• External source or communication Comment: West Coast Lumbermen's Association, Seattle, Wash.; air-dry weight = 29 pcf