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Cedar, Red Savin, Carolina Cedar, Juniper-bush, Pencil-wood Red Juniper

Have you ever had a cedar lined chest or closet. Often times the lining is Eastern Red-cedar. Beside the fact that is has a pleasant smell, its aromatic characteristic is considered to be a good insect repellent. That is, it keeps moths away. Extract of cedar oil has various commercial uses especially in perfumes. Ironically, Eastern Red-cedar is not a cedar at all...it belongs to the Juniper family.

Quick ID:

This is an evergreen tree of variable shape. Leaves are usually scale-like (successive pairs overlapping) and pointed with needle leaves present. Seed cones are berry-like, dark blue with a whitish powder.

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