northern white cedar
noun
: an arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) of eastern North America that has branchlets in horizontal planes
also
: its wood
called also white cedar
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The Low-Down on Fallen Fronds Fresh green fronds on northern white cedars aren’t the only deer food worth noting.
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CedarWorks' swing sets are made with premium-quality northern white cedar, selected for its longevity with minimal to no maintenance.
—Alissa Schulman, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2023
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Outdoor Life, 19 Nov. 2019
CedarWorks' swing sets are made with premium-quality northern white cedar, selected for its longevity with minimal to no maintenance.
—Alissa Schulman, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2023
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“Northern white cedar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20white%20cedar. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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