Red cedar has shredded bark, blue-green foliage, and berry-scented cones. The wood resists decay, which is why it's used for cedar chests and fence posts. Touch the tree to feel the difference yourself.
Today we're here to talk a little bit about the red cedar. I want everyone to come over here and get a closer look at this red cedar. Look at the bark here. It looks like someone's come along and shredded it. One of the unique aspects of the red cedar tree is that its foliage is blue-green. You can see the developing of the seeds. When it's fully mature, it'll look like a cone, and it smells like berries. A lot of us recognize this tree in cedar chests and our fence posts because the bark And the wood decayed very slowly. If you come upon this red cedar, always go up to it, touch it, and say hello, because trees are a tremendous resource for us, and the City of Charlotte has always been known around the country as the City of Trees.
