Eastern Red Cedar - Aromatic Cedar Eastern Red Cedar or "aromatic" Cedar are one and the same and have the species name - Juniperus Virgiania. This cedar should not be confused with western red cedar which is a completely different species. Aromatic red cedar heartwood is generally a beautiful salmon pink which ages to reddish brown. Some of our Texas Eastern Red Cedar is also known as "Purple Heart Cedar" due to the dramatic purple color of the Heartwood. Unfortunately - both the lovely heartwood colors, the salmon pink and purple, eventually fade to reddish brown. The sapwood is a creamy white; it also changes color with time; the final color is generally a light tan. Eastern Red Cedar is widely distributed throughout the eastern United States and is cut and milled for flooring, paneling, fencing, cedar chest or decking. Here in Texas, Cedar is primarily used for fenceposts, but we feel that is attractive enough to offer for your woodturning. You can see examples of various bowls and vessels turned from Cedar and other "exotic" Texas woods on my companion website, www.prairiesend.com. As elsewhere, the dimensions given below are Length x Width x Depth of the blank. Theoretically these numbers indicate the dimensions of the largest bowl, box/goblet or spindle that might be turned from that piece if no flaws are encountered. The approximate weight (in pounds) as well as obvious physical features (checks, etc) are also indicated. Note also that most of these are rough cut. I do not have the time or equipment to routinely surface the cut sides - although sometimes I think that the grain is interesting enough that I will take it to the jointer before I take the photo. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Purple Heart Cedar lot 153 10" diameter x 1-7/8" deep 2-1/2 lbs. This is a very nice, round-cut platter blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. This is the variety locally known as Purple Heart, with a georgeous deep purple heartwood; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting cream to beige color. There is a nice area of convoluted/figured grain visible on the top and edge, and appears as "curly" grain on the bottom. This blank has been roughly-rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. Sold Aromatic red Cedar lot 153 $12.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Purple Heart Cedar lot 154 11" diameter x 5" deep 9-1/2 lbs. This is a very nice, round-cut deep bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. This is also the variety locally known as Purple Heart, with a gorgeous deep purple heartwood; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting cream to beige color. Typical of Cedar, there are several tight closed knots throughout. A number of juvenile branches appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. A large side limb was also present in this portion of the log and is visible in the bottom of the blank. It will make another eye-catching feature in the lower portion of the finished bowl. A portion of the pith of the main trunk, as well as the pith of the large side limb and those of the smaller limbs, do remain in this blank. However, they are tight and crack-free where I can see them and I see no significant structural weakness. This blank has been roughly rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. Sold Aromatic red Cedar lot 154 $30.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Purple Heart Cedar lot 155 10" diameter x 4" deep 7 lbs. This is another very nice, round-cut deep bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar - the variety locally known as Purple Heart, with a gorgeous deep purple heartwood; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting cream to beige color. Typical of Cedar, there are at least two tight closed knots representing branches that once extended outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood. One of these is quite large and the pith is present on the top and the bottom. The pith on the bottom does contain on small combined ring and radial crack that may appear in the bottom of the turned bowl and, if so, would warrant reinforcing, and possibly filling, with Ca Glue or colored epoxy/inlace. That smaller knot on the face is represented on the bottom side by a small protruding portion of the branch. Despite that one crack, I see no significant structural weakness in this piece. The blank has been roughly rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure. It is ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. Aromatic red Cedar lot 155 $22.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Purple Heart Cedar lot 156 11" diameter x 4" deep 8 lbs. This is another very nice, round-cut deep bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar - the variety locally known as Purple Heart. It has a gorgeous deep purple heartwood and a nicely contrasting, cream to beige color sapwood. I can see at least four tight closed knots that represent branches that once extended outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood. One of these is quite large and the pith is present on the top and the side. All of these are tight and exhibit no pith-related cracks of other flaws. This blank has also been roughly rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure. It is ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. Sold Aromatic red Cedar lot 156 $25.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic red Cedar lot 109 10" diameter x 4-1/2" deep 8 lbs. A very nice half-log bowl blank in Texas Eastern Red Cedar. The heartwood is a beautiful salmon to dark red; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting white to cream color. Typical of Cedar, there appear to be numerous tight closed knots throughout. There is also an interesting low-angle juvenile branch on the flat cut face and a number of juvenile branches that extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - this will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. The log that yielded this half-log piece was cut close to the pith and most of the pith has been removed. The blank appears to be sound with no significant structural weakness. SOLD Aromatic red Cedar lot 109 $20.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic red Cedar lot 110 10" diameter x 4-1/2" deep 10 lbs. This is another very nice half-log bowl blank in Texas Eastern Red Cedar. The heartwood is a beautiful salmon to dark red; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting white to cream color. Typical of Cedar, there appear to be numerous tight closed knots throughout and a number of juvenile branches that extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood. These features will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. This half-log was cut parallel to the pith and a portion remains in the blank. It appears to be sound with no significant structural weakness. SOLD Aromatic red Cedar lot 110 $25.00 click to enlarge This small Cedar bowl was recently turned from the same tree as the other pieces of cedar offered here. Additional examples of turnings from our local Texas woods are presented on Prairie's End Woodshop. click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic red Cedar lot 111 10" diameter x 5" deep 9 lbs. This is another very nice half-log bowl blank in Texas Eastern Red Cedar, the other half of the log that yielded Lot 109. The heartwood is also a beautiful salmon to dark red; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting white to cream color. Typical of Cedar, there appear to be numerous tight closed knots throughout. There is also an interesting low-angle juvenile branch on the flat cut face and a number of juvenile branches that extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. The log that yielded this half-log piece was cut parallel to the pith and a portion remains at the cut face. The blank appears to be sound with no significant structural weakness. SOLD Aromatic red Cedar lot 111 $22.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 113 9" diameter x 5" deep 6 lbs. This is another very nice half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. The heartwood is a beautiful salmon to dark red; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting white to cream color. Typical of Cedar, there are several tight closed knots throughout. A number of juvenile branches appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. The log that yielded this half-log piece was cut approximately thru the pith and portions of the pith are present at and just below the cut surface. The remaining pith is tight and th blank exhibits no significant structural weakness. It was roughly-rounded to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. SOLD Aromatic red Cedar lot 113 $22.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 116 10" diameter x 7" deep 6 lbs. This is another very nice and fairly deep half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. The heartwood is a beautiful salmon to dark red; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting white to cream color. Typical of Cedar, there are several tight closed knots throughout. A number of juvenile branches appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. The log that yielded this half-log piece was cut diagonally thru the pith and a portion of that pith is included. However, the pith is tight and the blank exhibits no visible structural weakness. It was roughly-rounded to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. SOLD Aromatic red Cedar lot 116 $23.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 120 10" x 11" x 5" 11 lbs. This is another very nice, fairly deep half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. The heartwood is a beautiful salmon to dark red; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting white to cream color. It includes a major side limb and the complex grain patterns and colors are very attractive. Typical of Cedar, there are a number of juvenile branches that appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in any turned form. The log that yielded this half-log piece was cut thru the pith and some of that pith is included. However, the pith is tight and the blank exhibits no visible structural weakness. I did not round this into a bowl blank shape. It is intact such that you can cut it into smaller turning blanks - for goblets, pepper mills, pens, bowls or the like - if desired. However, I did scribe a circle on the cut face so that you can see the extent of the largest (10") bowl form that is likely from this piece. Aromatic red Cedar lot 120 $25.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 121 10-1/2" x 11" x 4" 9 lbs. This is another very nice half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. The heartwood is a beautiful salmon to dark red; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting white to cream color. It includes a major side limb and results in a very nice flowing figure at the cut surface with complex grain patterns and colors. Typical of Cedar, there are a number of juvenile branches that appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in any turned form. The log that yielded this half-log piece was cut thru the pith and the shallow portion of that pith is included at the cut surface. However, the pith is tight and the blank exhibits no visible structural weakness. I did not round this into a bowl blank shape but left it intact such that you can cut it into smaller turning blanks - for goblets, pepper mills, pens, bowls or the like - if desired. However, I did scribe a circle on the cut face so that you can see the extent of the largest (10") bowl form that is likely from this piece. Aromatic red Cedar lot 121 $25.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 122 10-1/2" x 11" x 4" 9 lbs. This is another very nice half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. The heartwood is a beautiful salmon to dark red; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting white to cream color. It includes a major side limb and results in a very nice flowing figure at the cut surface with complex grain patterns and colors. Typical of Cedar, there are a number of juvenile branches that appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in any turned form. The log that yielded this half-log piece was cut thru the pith and the shallow portion of that pith is included at the cut surface. However, the pith is tight and the blank exhibits no visible structural weakness. I did not round this into a bowl blank shape but left it intact such that you can cut it into smaller turning blanks - for goblets, pepper mills, pens, bowls or the like - if desired. However, I did scribe a circle on the cut face so that you can see the extent of the largest (10") bowl form that is likely from this piece. Aromatic red Cedar lot 122 $25.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 142 11" diameter x 3-1/2" deep 6-1/2 lbs. This is another very nice half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. The heartwood is a beautiful salmon pink with streaky bands of purple and beige; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting cream to beige color. Typical of Cedar, there are several tight closed knots throughout. A number of juvenile branches appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. The pith was cut completely out of this half-log piece and I see no significant structural weakness. However, there are two shallow drying cracks in the outer portion of the sapwood. The extent is uncertain, but those cracks, along with the bark and at least the outer portion of the sapwood, will likely be removed if this piece is turned in a conventional bowl form. It was roughly-rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. Sold Aromatic red Cedar lot 142 $18.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 143 11" diameter x 4-1/2" deep 8-1/4 lbs. This is another very nice half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. The heartwood is a beautiful salmon pink with streaky bands of purple and beige; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting cream to beige color. Typical of Cedar, there are several tight closed knots throughout. A number of juvenile branches appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. The log that yielded this half-log piece was cut thru the pith and the shallow portion of that pith is included at the cut surface. However, the pith is tight and the blank exhibits no visible structural weakness. There are at least two shallow drying cracks in the outer portion of the sapwood. The extent is uncertain, but those cracks, along with the bark and at least the outer portion of the sapwood, will likely be removed if this piece is turned in a conventional bowl form. It was roughly-rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. Sold Aromatic red Cedar lot 143 $20.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 144 11" diameter x 5" deep 8-1/4 lbs. This is another very nice half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. The heartwood is a beautiful salmon pink with streaky bands of purple and beige; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting cream to beige color. Typical of Cedar, there are several tight closed knots throughout. A number of juvenile branches appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. The log that yielded this half-log piece was cut thru the pith and the shallow portion of that pith is included at the cut surface. However, the pith is tight and the blank exhibits no visible structural weakness. There is at least one shallow drying crack in the outer portion of the sapwood. The extent is uncertain, but this crack, along with the bark and at least the outer portion of the sapwood, will likely be removed if this piece is turned in a conventional bowl form.It was roughly-rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. Sold Aromatic red Cedar lot 144 $20.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 145 11" diameter x 5" deep 8-3/4 lbs. This is another very nice half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. The heartwood is a beautiful salmon pink with streaky bands of purple and beige; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting cream to beige color. Typical of Cedar, there are several tight closed knots. A number of juvenile branches appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. The pith of the log is present just below the cut face. However, the pith is tight and the blank exhibits no visible structural weakness. There is at least one shallow drying crack in the outer portion of the sapwood. The extent is uncertain, but this crack, along with the bark and at least the outer portion of the sapwood, will likely be removed if this piece is turned in a conventional bowl form.It was roughly-rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. Sold Aromatic red Cedar lot 145 $20.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 146 2-1/2 x 5 x 10-1/2" 2-1/2 lbs. This is a nice rectangular blank of aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. It is primarily salmon pink heartwood with a patch of beige sapwood on one side edge and corner. This piece was cut well away from the pith of the log. I see no obvious flaws. SOLD Aromatic red Cedar lot 146 $6.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 147 4 x 4 x 10-1/2" 3-1/2 lbs. This is a nice 4x4-inch blank of aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. It is entirely salmon pink heartwood. This piece was cut very close to the pith of the log and a portion remains on one side. One thin, open pith-related radialcrack is present on the back and on one edge adjacent to the pith (lower photo). That crack and most of the pith itself would turn off if the piece is turned in spindle form, such as for a pepper mill. I see no other obvious flaws. SOLD Aromatic red Cedar lot 147 $10.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Red Cedar lot 148 2-1/4 x 5 x 8" 1-3/4 lbs. This is a nice rectangular blank of aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. It is primarily salmon pink heartwood with a patch of beige sapwood on one side. This piece was cut well away from the pith of the log. I see no obvious flaws. SOLD Aromatic red Cedar lot 148 $5.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Purple Heart Cedar lot 149 11" diameter x 4-3/8" deep 8-1/2 lbs. This is a beautiful half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. This is the variety locally known as Purple Heart, with a gorgeous deep purple heartwood; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting cream to beige color. As is usual with Eastern Red Cedar, there are a number of juvenile branches that appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. Two of these older enclosed branches are fairly large (>1") and present at the cut face. In the case of one (right side, upper photo), a nice area of compressed-grain figure is present at the surface. This blank was cut from the log directly through the pith and a portion of the pith is present at and just below the cut face. However, the remaining pith is tight and the blank exhibits no visible structural weakness. It was roughly-rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. SOLD Aromatic red Cedar lot 149 $22.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Purple Heart Cedar lot 150 11" diameter x 5" deep 9-1/4 lbs. This is another beautiful half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. This is the variety locally known as Purple Heart, with a gorgeous deep purple heartwood; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting cream to beige color. As is usual with Eastern Red Cedar, there are a number of juvenile branches that appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. Two of these older enclosed branches are fairly large (>1") and present at the cut face. In the case of one (left side, upper photo), a nice area of compressed-grain figure is present at the surface. This blank was cut from the log directly through the pith and a portion of the pith is present at and just below the cut face. However, the remaining pith is tight and the blank exhibits no visible structural weakness. It was roughly-rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. Sold Aromatic red Cedar lot 150 $25.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Purple Heart Cedar lot 151 11" diameter x 5" deep 9-3/4 lbs. This is another beautiful half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. This is the variety locally known as Purple Heart, with a gorgeous deep purple heartwood; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting cream to beige color. As is usual with Eastern Red Cedar, there are a number of juvenile branches that appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. The pith was cut completely out of this half-log blank and it exhibits no visible structural weakness. It was roughly-rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. Aromatic red Cedar lot 151 $30.00 click to enlarge click to enlarge Aromatic Purple Heart Cedar lot 152 11" diameter x 5" deep 9-1/4 lbs. This is another beautiful half-log bowl blank in aromatic Texas Eastern Red Cedar. This is the variety locally known as Purple Heart, with a gorgeous deep purple heartwood; the sapwood is a nicely contrasting cream to beige color. As is usual with Eastern Red Cedar, there are a number of juvenile branches that appear to extend outward from the heartwood into the adjacent sapwood - these will make for interesting patterns in the sides and bottom of a turned bowl. This blank was cut from the log directly through the pith and a portion of the pith is present below the cut face. However, that pith is tight and the blank exhibits no visible structural weakness. It was roughly-rounded and flattened on the back to reduce shipping weight, to reveal some of the internal figure, and to make it ready to mount on your lathe and begin turning. Aromatic red Cedar lot 152 $25.00 Listing last updated 5 June 2009 Nothing here that suits your needs? Then send me an email at: l.stahl@maroon.com or a telephone call at: 281-392-5336 There is a good chance that I have more, either cut into blocks or in the rough log, so I may be able to meet your specific requirements. © 2008, Texas Woodcrafts