Cedar wood has many variations.
Cedar, also known as Lebanon Cedar, True Cedar can be found in Asia, Europe and North Africa. Cedar trees are long lived and often offer a poor quality, knotty wood. Logs used for veneer are carefully chosen to make sure they have a clean, straight grain.
African Cedar, or Bosse, found in West Africa is a pink-brown colour when fresh, turning into a dark almost mahogany colour with age.
Brazilian Cedar found in South America is a medium brown colour.
Western Red Cedar is found in North America. A more durable cedar with a colour ranging from pink-brown to dark red.