skier14, The cedro (Cedrela odorata) of Yucatan, Mexico, and Central America is not cedar, and is not even a conifer, but instead it is a close cousin of Mahogany. Cedro is not related to European cedars (genus Cedrus), nor is it related to to American & Canadian cedars (genus-es like red cedar's Juniperus, or "white cedar" Thuja (arborvitae) or "white cedar" Chamaecyparis (Cypress) - where the US & Canadian "cedars" are not actually cedars either).
Mexican Cedro would fit Robert's needs (rot and termite resistant), but would not likely work for skier14's intentions, because even though cedro's heartwood can have a bit of cedar-like odor, it is only termite resistant and does not repel insects. Skier14 could consider using cedro heartwood to line his "cedar" chests, but then treat the cedro with actual cedar oil to give it the insect repelling odor of cedars, where cedro alone would not really protect clothes from insects. steve - Read-on MacDuff E-visit at http://yucalandia.com
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