Choice of solid wood board material: Golden fir, fragrant cedar

2025-11-04

Solid wood furniture has always been favored by consumers, and the choice of cedar wood has become a mainstream topic of discussion.

First of all, whether it is golden fir or fragrant fir, their flatness, resistance to deformation, and nail-holding power are all very strong.

Every tree has its shortcomings, and every inch has its strengths. Golden fir and fragrant fir each have their own characteristics. Below, we will reveal them to you one by one, starting from the place where the trees grow.

The resilient guardian – golden fir

Golden fir, also known as Northeast poplar in China, is mainly produced in the Northeast region of northern China. It is a deciduous tree, reaching a height of 12 meters and a diameter at breast height of about 45 centimeters. The crown is oblong-ovate, the bark is grooved, and the twigs are cylindrical and slightly covered with short soft hairs.


The characteristics of golden fir wood ecological boards include:

Compared to cedar, golden cedar has a much slower growth cycle, higher wood density, better strength, and stronger nail-holding power. Furniture made from it can be repaired even if damaged. Moreover, it is cheaper than cedar.

Refined – Fragrant Cedar

Chinese fir is an evergreen tree, also known as thorny fir or sand fir. It is mainly produced in subtropical rainforests and is now widely introduced to southern my country. This region has a warm climate and abundant rainfall, with a normal annual rainfall of about 1,750 to 2,000 mm. The average monthly temperature throughout the year exceeds 18°C, and there is no significant seasonal difference.

Due to the above climatic factors, Chinese fir wood has a moderate hardness, fine texture, straight grain, and is easy to process.

Boards made from it are not prone to warping or cracking, and the material is lightweight and tough, but its strength is slightly inferior to that of golden fir.

Moreover, the wood has a fragrance, and the cedarwood alcohol it contains not only has an insect-repellent effect, but also kills bacteria in the air, inhibits human pathogens, has an inhibitory effect on various skin inflammations, and also has health benefits such as relieving fatigue and stress.

Due to these characteristics, its price is higher than that of golden fir.

Through the introduction of golden fir and fragrant cedar, you should now have a deeper understanding of golden fir ecological boards and fragrant cedar ecological boards.

If it were up to you, would you choose the resilient guardian or the refined politician? We hope that reading the above will provide some helpful guidance when choosing eco-friendly boards.