Western Red Cedar

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf tree
gptkbp:cabinType lightweight
aromatic
easy to work with
straight grain
naturally resistant to decay
takes stain and finish well
used in musical instruments
used in saunas
durable for outdoor use
used in boat building
used in garden structures
used in outdoor furniture
gptkbp:chemicalFormula contains natural oils
repels insects
gptkbp:climate drought-tolerant
adapted to wet climates
gptkbp:colors cone-bearing
reddish-brown
fibrous and stringy
reddish color
gptkbp:commonName fencing
construction
furniture
decking
shingles
gptkbp:conservationEfforts not endangered
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of strength
used in traditional crafts
used_by_Indigenous_peoples
gptkbp:diameter up to 2 meters
gptkbp:diseaseResistance resistant to many diseases
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cupressaceae
gptkbp:fauna wind-pollinated
susceptible to root rot
susceptible to cedar bark beetle
gptkbp:grapeVarieties scale-like
gptkbp:growthRate moderate
pyramidal shape
gptkbp:habitat moist coastal regions
gptkbp:height up to 60 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Western Red Cedar
gptkbp:landscape ornamental tree
shade tree
windbreak
used in xeriscaping
used in sustainable landscaping
gptkbp:leafArrangement opposite
gptkbp:lighting full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:rootSystem shallow root system
gptkbp:scientificName Thuja plicata
gptkbp:soilType well-drained soils
gptkbp:wildlife provides habitat for birds
provides food for insects