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Port Orford Cedar
| Property | Port Orford Cedar Chamaecyparis lawsoniana |
|---|---|
| Type | Softwood |
| Cost | $$$ · Premium |
| Hardness | 720 lbf |
| Workability | Excellent |
| Seasonal movement | Small |
| Outdoor-friendly | Yes |
| Origin | Domestic (Pacific Northwest) |
| Commonly built | Arrow shafts, Boats, Joinery, Storage chests |
| Overview | A fragrant, fine-grained, decay-resistant cedar with exceptional stiffness, prized for arrow shafts, boatbuilding, and fine joinery. One of the best-working conifers. |