Juniper
Juniper (Juniperus virginiana)
Common Names: Juniper, Aromatic Red Cedar, Eastern Red cedar
Distribution: Eastern North America
Color/Appearance: Heartwood tends to be a reddish or violet-brown. Sapwood is a pale yellow color and can appear throughout the heartwood
as streaks and stripes.
Janka Hardness: 900 lbf
Density: 2.75lb/b.f.
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 3.1%
Tangential (width): 4.7%,
Volumetric (total): 7.8%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.5
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Aromatic Red Cedar has been reported to cause skin and respiratory irritation
Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no
Common Uses: Fence posts, closet and chest linings, carvings, outdoor furniture, birdhouses, pencils, bows and small wooden specialty items.
