Canoe Cedar (Noun)
Meaning
Large valuable arborvitae of northwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Western redcedar, also known as canoe cedar, is a large valuable arborvitae native to the northwestern United States.
- Western redcedar, or canoe cedar, trees can live for over 1,000 years in the wild.
- Historically, the canoe cedar was used by Native Americans to construct canoes.
- Canoe cedar wood is resistant to rot and insect damage, making it ideal for outdoor construction.
- In the northwestern United States, canoe cedar trees can grow up to 150 feet tall.