Also known as Tennessee Red Cedar or red juniper. Widely distributed from Nova Scotia south to Georgia and west to North Dakota, Kansas, and eastern Texas. Occasionally over 100' high and 4' in diameter. Large trees are now rare and lumber is rarely over 10" wide. This board is therefore of exceptional width for present-day (1934) lumbering. The wood is very soft, very easy to work and has a fragrant odor. For generations it has been the favored wood for lead pencils. At present other woods have largely taken its place, but it is still popular for cedar chests and closet lining. Much used for fence posts in the East.

Location: 129-5 (explanation)