This eastern red cedar, actually a juniper, is a coniferous, evergreen tree native to the eastern United States. The wood of this tree contains an oil that deters moths and is used to line chests. The wood is also used for making pencils.

Dorling Kindersley

Juniper “Microsoft® Encarta® 96 Encyclopedia. © 1993-1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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