I do not know if you can get it (my local backyard supplyer had some) but sassafras (sp?) is a gorgeous wood to use. Turns out it used to be a boatbuilders favorite. It is just hard to find.It REALLY stands out in a crowd.

: I've been thinking about what cedar to use on my night heron. I don't
: particularly want to use wrc, but was thinking more along the lines of
: northern, eastern white, or alaska yellow cedar. Could someone help me
: narrow down my list to one species? Tell me the downfalls/pluses of each.
: Thank you very much