I have an unopened Cedar Fresh Hang Up that i was thinking of putting in a new tupperdor. Its one of those cedar planks you hang in your closet. I says that its 100% Eastern Red Cedarwood with no added chemicals.
Im thinking this is ok but want to run it by the experts here.

Mraia wrote:

Also, just an fyi, “Spanish Cedar” isn’t really cedar at all, some kind of mahogany IIRC…

KingoftheCove wrote:

Thanks all. Consensus is NO and Im gonna hang this in me closet and buy some spanish cedar for the humi

Mraia wrote:

Close, Spanish Ceder is Ceder, but it is also in the Mahogany family group. No Cedars grown in the western hemisphere are good for storing cigar purposes, because of the aromas they produce. woods breath just like cigars and other tobacco products the more porous the woods the more breathing IE: moisture absorbing quality's they will have, but also the more porous type woods in North America also contain an natural odor and are more Susceptible to mold or fungus... one woods I always wanted to experiment with is Cypress it's porous quality's and resistance to fungus and mold are IMO close to use as Spanish Cedar, but more structural capability's like Mahogany...

I'll get back into building Huidors in the near future and will test out my theory? for now.. I've lost all my links to hook you up with a line on Spanish Ceder 1/4" panels for liners..

RiverRatRuss wrote:

“Spanish cedar” is neither Spanish nor a true cedar. The latin name “Cedrela Odorata” translates literally “smells like cedar”. Spanish cedar, or cedro, grows in South America. Unlike cedar, it is not a coniferous tree, but a close relative to Honduran mahogany.”


Despite its name, Spanish Cedar is not only a hardwood (and therefore not a Cedar at all), but it is also not Spanish. Spanish Cedar actually comes from the Meliaceae family, along with Mahogany; Spanish Cedar is similar to Genuine Mahogany in its beautiful coloration, attractive grain pattern, and great workability.

KingoftheCove wrote:

I have an unopened Cedar Fresh Hang Up that i was thinking of putting in a new tupperdor. Its one of those cedar planks you hang in your closet. I says that its 100% Eastern Red Cedarwood with no added chemicals.
Im thinking this is ok but want to run it by the experts here.

Mraia wrote:

Russ, I am interested to see how the cypress works out for you.
I found it difficult to work, but Im not a pro by any means, and my tools are/were minimal.

Fact check on Isle 9? Ha!
I was just checking MY MEMORY, because I remember reading about this topic years ago.
And, BTW, i simply stated what I did, because you said

“Close, Spanish ceder is ceder”…

It isn’t…

KingoftheCove wrote:

“Spanish cedar” is neither Spanish nor a true cedar

KingoftheCove wrote:

Just add a couple boxes if you want cedar in there. I once smashed up a few old boxes to add cedar to a big tub.

Jakethesnake86 wrote: