northern white cedar
noun
: an arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) of eastern North America that has branchlets in horizontal planes
also
: its wood
called also white cedar
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The Low-Down on Fallen Fronds Fresh green fronds on northern white cedars aren’t the only deer food worth noting.
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Outdoor Life, 19 Nov. 2019
CedarWorks' swing sets are made with premium-quality northern white cedar, selected for its longevity with minimal to no maintenance.
—Alissa Schulman, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2023
Outdoor Life, 19 Nov. 2019
CedarWorks' swing sets are made with premium-quality northern white cedar, selected for its longevity with minimal to no maintenance.
—Alissa Schulman, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2023
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“Northern white cedar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20white%20cedar. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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