This wildlife popularity also contributes to the natural spread of redcedar because the cones are digested by birds, but the seeds pass through unharmed. This accounts for the presence of redcedar along ditches, fence lines, and utility lines. The distinctive bright red-brown heartwood of redcedar is moderately soft, and used extensively as a lining for chests, wardrobes, and closets because of its fragrance and reputed ability to repel moths. Redcedar is used for fence post and shingles because of its durability. Many cultivars of redcedar have been propagated for landscaping.
Many choices are available in shapes, colors and form of the plants.