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White Cedar(Thuja occidentalis) is a widely used plant, but mostly becacause it has been selected for a number of ornamental trees. You will see this species in cemeteries, at homes, businesses, etc. All over. In Nature it makes a nice tree about 30-40 feet tall. Deer love to chew on it and eat any branches in reach. It has a strong aromatic smell and rot resistant. It is also reletively light.
White Cedar grows naturally across eastern Canada and the northeastern U.S, and is abundant in The Great North Woods of Minnesota. It is a critical part of Native American culture and medicine. It grows naturally in wet forests. It's biggest challenge is how tasty it is to a large and hungry deer population, so it thrives best in areas with relatively fewer deer. It has historic use as ribs of Birch bark canoes, and as planks for making wooden boats/canoes.
MTM offers a wide variety of White Cedar products, including Shingles, Decking, Siding, Paneling, Shiplap, Sauna paneling and benches, Trim, and Canoe lumber. A limited amount of Select (few knots) is available, typically for canoe/boat planks. Select is available in narrow widths for Paneling. The most common grades are Premium and Rustic. Rustic paneling is a cost effective and excellent closet lining. With our Prefinishing, Rustic Paneling is excellent for exposed applications also, displaying vibrant character of knots and streaks. This is truly a North Woods gem.