Yellow Cedar
Recently re-classified into the Cupressus genus, this timber is a light yellow in colour, stable and durable to very durable. Alaskan Yellow cedar is a slow grown timber that is easy to work, carves well and is quite light in weight. In the UK it mainly finds a use for boat decks. Leyland Cypress is a hybrid of this tree and Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa).
| Origin | West Coastal Canada, Alaska |
|---|---|
| Density | 495kgs/m3 |
| Availability | Slow grown square edged, well air-dried boards |
| Movement in Service | Small |
| Grade | C & better (virtually clear) |
| Thicknesses Available | 2” |
| Colour | Pale yellow |
| Length and Width Specification | 6’ and longer × 6” wide only |
