Prior to the availability of plantation grown Christmas trees, wild eastern redcedars were the tree of choice for many in the south. They were chosen for their natural conical shape and ready supply. Eastern redcedar are propagated by seed germination. But the aforementioned cultivars are propagated by rooted cutting. This technique guarantees progeny with genetic characteristics identical to the parent plant.
Air layering and grafting are also effective.
The eastern redcedar has a fibrous root system that is useful for erosion control. It is a pioneer species on strip mining sites. It provides cedarwood oil, a natural product used in compounding various fragrances. Redcedar wood is reputed to have natural moth repelling qualities and has been long used in cedar chests, wardrobes and closets. The growth character of the tree limits the lumber to fairly small board sizes.