On 9-Apr-10, at 11:17 PM, allen wrote: > > Assuming that everyone is right, I'm guessing that the reason is > that it depends on the specific type of cedar. > Hi Allen & All As with discussions on nectar producing plants, we tend to use common names which change depending on the location of the writer. This list involves beekeepers from several continents. Would not the use of scientific names clarify the discussion. Northern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis was Arbor Vitae) grows here and surrounds my apiary. While it is a softwood, it dull sawblades quickly due to sand carried in the wood and bark. Bob Darrell Caledon Ontario Canada 44N80W *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L