NAME: |
Spanish Cedar |
BOTANICAL NAME: |
Cedrella |
ALSO KNOWN AS: |
Mexican cedar, Jamaican cedar, Central American cedar, Brazilian cedar |
RANGE: |
From Mexico to Argentina |
STRENGTH PROPERTIES: |
Very similar in strength and appearance to mahogany, but considerably softer. |
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: |
Spanish cedar is considered decay resistant; it works and glues well. Its strong aroma makes it ideal for cigar humidors. |
USES: |
Interior and exterior millwork, cabinets, furniture, boat building, cigar wrappers, boxes and humidors |