Alaskan yellow cedar is generally used for boat building and general outdoor construction.
Is yellow cedar a hardwood or softwood.
The common term for all gymnosperms is softwoods.
Most hardwoods have a higher density than most softwoods.
Softwood is typically less expensive compared to hardwood.
No cedar is not a hardwood.
It is generally a very soft wood compared to other cedar species.
This iconic wood known throughout the world for its beauty versatility and spicy aroma is a softwood.
Heartwood is a bright clear yellow darkening upon exposure.
Yellow cedar is considerably harder when dry than most commercial softwoods so it is strong.
Sapwood occurs as a very narrow band and is almost white to yellowish white.
Spanish cedar is easy to work with.
The reason why we have included this wood in our list of softwoods is that people tend to consider cedar as hardwood but no it is a softwood.
It turns planes and shapes well and can be sanded to a smooth finish.
Alaskan yellow cedar was initially placed in the cupressus genus and later in the chamaecyparis genus where it had remained for roughly 160 years.
Most softwoods have a lower density than most hardwoods.
It belongs to a group of plants known as gymnosperms which includes most conifers such as pine and fir trees.
Examples of softwood trees are cedar douglas fir juniper pine redwood spruce and yew.
This wood has a soft red brown coloration with a fine straight grain and a smattering of knots.
Hardwood is typically more expensive than softwood.
It is known for its exceptional working properties and can be easily machined and finished.
The grain is typically very straight with a fine and even texture.