Red Cedar has a warm terracotta to orange-pink tone with straight, even grain and a refined appearance. The chart associates Red Cedar with plywood, cigar boxes, interior and exterior joinery, furniture, veneer, boat building, shingles, and musical instruments, making it a versatile interior and finish timber.
Joinery & Furniture Timber, Plywood & Veneer, Red Cedar
Red Cedar
Warm terracotta-pink hardwood with straight grain and a clean refined surface.
| International Trade Name(s) | Cedro |
|---|---|
| Botanical/Scientific Name | Cedrela odorata |
| Density (12% Moisture Content) | 440 kg/m³ |
| Major Uses | Plywood, cigar boxes, exterior and interior joinery, furniture, veneer, boat building, shingles, musical instruments. |




