Cedarwood is prominent along the Eastern and Western coasts of the United States. Cedar is commonly used for lumber, construction, and outdoor furniture and is noted for its resistance to rot and insects. Examples of types of cedarwood include Eastern Red Cedar, Western Red Cedar, Spanish Cedar, Eastern White Cedar, and Alaskan Yellow Cedar. Cedarwood either lightens or darkens as it’s exposed to direct sunlight. It normally has a straight grain. Due to its low density, cedar is also used to make canoes and other small boats.