The Cedar Story

A member of the juniper family, aromatic eastern cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is native to the forests of the South Central United States. Many species of cedar exist, but only aromatic cedar possesses the qualities so valued by people throughout the world and throughout history.

An Aromatic oil in the cedar wood emits a pleasant aroma and it is also a natural moth repellent. The female moth is reluctant to lay eggs on clothing protected by the aroma of cedar. This is important because it is the larvae, hatched from the eggs, that feed on the garment. An occasional sanding is all that it takes to renew the aromatic properties of the wood.

Arkansas Wood Manufacturers Association
National Housewares Manufacturers Association