Likely eastern red cedar (aromatic redcedar); the image shows bark rather than exposed wood, so juniper or another cedar is possible.
Juniperus virginiana (tentative) · Softwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Softwood
- Origin
- Eastern and central North America, especially the eastern United States.
- Hardness
- About 900 lbf Janka for eastern red cedar—Medium; species identification is unconfirmed.
- Durability
- Durable heartwood, with good decay and insect resistance; bark alone cannot establish the sample’s heartwood durability.
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Grain Pattern
Not visible: the sample is bark-covered, with no readable face grain, end grain, or cut orientation.
Color & Appearance
The exposed bark is mottled gray, tan, and muted reddish-brown; heartwood and sapwood colors, luster, and aging shift cannot be assessed.
Hardness (Janka)
About 900 lbf Janka for eastern red cedar—Medium; species identification is unconfirmed.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Durable heartwood, with good decay and insect resistance; bark alone cannot establish the sample’s heartwood durability.
Value & Age
Roughly US$3–8 per board foot for common surfaced stock; grade, region, and availability vary.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Indeterminable from this bark-only view; surface weathering does not reliably date the wood.
Common Uses
Eastern red cedar is used for closets, chests, fencing, posts, small furniture, and turning.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and central North America, especially the eastern United States.
Workability
The pictured surface gives no direct evidence of workability. Eastern red cedar generally machines and glues readily, though soft stock can dent or tear out.
Finish Recommendations
For identified cedar, sand evenly and use oil, shellac, or clear varnish; test first because color and absorption vary.
Notable Features
Eastern red cedar heartwood is often aromatic and reddish, but scent and interior wood are not evident here.