Lawson's Cedar (Noun)
Meaning
Large timber tree of western North America with trunk diameter to 12 feet and height to 200 feet.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lawson's cedar is a highly valued timber tree due to its durability and resistance to rot and insects.
- The large trunk diameter of Lawson's cedar, reaching up to 12 feet, makes it a prized tree for logging operations.
- Lawson's cedar can grow to impressive heights of up to 200 feet, making it a prominent feature in western North American forests.
- The wood of Lawson's cedar is highly aromatic and is often used for outdoor construction projects where its natural resistance to rot is beneficial.
- Lawson's cedar is also used as an ornamental tree in landscaping due to its attractive foliage and conical shape.