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Yellow Cedar, also known as Yellow Cypress or Pacific Coast Yellow Cedar, is found only on the west coast of North America, and Western Forest Products has access to some of the finest Yellow Cedar in the world.

This slow-growing, long-lived species produces exceptional wood valued for its strength, extreme durability and outstanding beauty. Its natural oil extractives make it highly decay resistant and aromatic, adding to the unique characteristics of this special wood. In interior applications, Yellow Cedar brings elegance and prestige to any project.

WFP’s Yellow Cedar is renowned for its distinctive, uniform yellow colour, fine texture and straight grain. Because it is considerably harder than most commercial softwoods, it has excellent strength and wear properties. It’s ideal for a broad range of uses where strength and durability are top concerns, especially environmentally sensitive projects where pressure-treated lumber can’t be used.

At the same time, the high workability of Yellow Cedar makes it ideal for carving and custom projects where the final appearance is a key consideration.

For more information on Yellow Cedar, download these information sheets:

Yellow Cedar (English)
Yellow Cedar (Chinese)

Product sheets courtesy Coast Forest Products Association