Most likely Eastern red cedar; alternatives include northern white cedar or another weathered conifer.
Juniperus virginiana (probable) · Softwood; exterior bark, not a clean wood sample.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Softwood; exterior bark, not a clean wood sample.
- Origin
- Eastern and central North America, especially the Great Plains, Midwest, and eastern United States.
- Hardness
- Not determinable from bark; Eastern red cedar is about 900 lbf, Medium by the supplied scale.
- Durability
- Durable heartwood, with good decay and insect resistance; bark condition does not establish the interior’s durability.
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Grain Pattern
Not assessable: only rough, fissured bark is visible; no face or end grain is exposed.
Color & Appearance
Surface is dark brown to gray-black from weathering, moss, and lichens; underlying heartwood color cannot be determined.
Hardness (Janka)
Not determinable from bark; Eastern red cedar is about 900 lbf, Medium by the supplied scale.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Durable heartwood, with good decay and insect resistance; bark condition does not establish the interior’s durability.
Value & Age
Clear, dry boards commonly retail around $5–$12 per board foot; bark-covered fallen material has little standardized value.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Tree age and sample age cannot be estimated from this image; heavy bark colonization indicates prolonged outdoor exposure.
Common Uses
Chest lining, fence posts, rustic furniture, shingles, turning, and small specialty items.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and central North America, especially the Great Plains, Midwest, and eastern United States.
Workability
Generally easy to cut, plane, sand, glue, and finish, though knots and aromatic oils can complicate machining or bonding.
Finish Recommendations
Remove bark and biological growth, dry thoroughly, and test a small area before oil, lacquer, or polyurethane; bark is unsuitable as a reliable finish substrate.
Notable Features
Aromatic red heartwood is characteristic, but neither scent nor heartwood is visible; lichens and moss obscure diagnostic traits.