western red cedar

noun

|Updated on: 19 Jul 2018

Definition of western red cedar

1 : a large arborvitae (Thuja plicata) chiefly of the Pacific Northwest with reddish-brown bark and wood — called also red cedar

2 : the wood of the western red cedar

Recent Examples of western red cedar from the Web

Another popular wood used for outdoor kitchens is western red cedar, which, restained every two years or so, will retain its natural good looks while resisting water damage and decay.

— richard a. marini, San Antonio Express-News, "S.A.’s money’s no object, high-end outdoor kitchens," 2 July 2018
More gift guides: Arboria’s western red cedar Astoria Arbor is a striking addition to any yard, whether standing alone or with vines twining up its 7-foot sides.

— jeanette marantos, latimes.com, "Gifts for gardening aficionados this holiday season," 3 Nov. 2017

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