Small Cedar Log Arbor

The Small Cedar Log Arbor is a freestanding garden arch built from 100% Northern White Cedar — scaled for compact garden bed entrances, narrow path features, tight corner placements, or anywhere the large arbor would be too prominent. Round cedar log construction, mortise and tenon joinery at the structural connections, and galvanized exterior hardware throughout give this arbor the same structural integrity as the full-size version, in a footprint proportioned for smaller garden and yard settings.

The material matters just as much for a small garden arch as a large one: an arbor lives in permanent outdoor placement, in contact with soil at the base, exposed to rain, humidity, sun, and full seasonal temperature changes year after year. Most compact garden arches at this price point are built from Chinese fir, which isn't rot-resistant and deteriorates in 1 to 3 years in those conditions. Northern White Cedar is genuinely rot and insect resistant without chemical treatment, and holds up for 10 to 20 years in exactly the outdoor placement an arbor is meant for. A structure you plant climbing plants on and expect to be there in five years should be built from a material that will be.

Ships partially assembled from Edmore, Michigan with all hardware and step-by-step instructions. Left untreated, Northern White Cedar weathers to a natural silver-grey that integrates cleanly with garden plantings. Apply a penetrating oil, sealant, or outdoor stain to maintain the original pale cream tone or coordinate with a specific landscape color palette. See also the Large Cedar Log Arbor (CF1157) for full walkthrough-scale garden gateway placement.

About Cedar Log Construction

Every piece in the Contoured Comfort collection is built from 100% Northern White Cedar — actual logs, not cedar veneer or composite material. Logs are shaped and joined using mortise and tenon construction at the structural connection points, with galvanized exterior hardware throughout. This is the same construction method Lakeland Mills has used in Edmore, Michigan since 1923: designed for outdoor use without requiring chemical treatment, annual refinishing, or covered winter storage. Northern White Cedar's natural oils resist moisture, rot, and insects from the inside out.

A Note on Log Checking

Northern White Cedar releases moisture after it is cut and dried. As the wood adjusts to changes in temperature and humidity, small surface cracks called checks can form along the grain. Log checking is a normal characteristic of genuine cedar log construction and is not a structural defect. Checks are surface-level only and do not affect the strength or durability of the piece. For more information:

• Log Checking Overview
• Cracking the Mystery of Log Checking
• An Academic Look at Log Checking

Dimensions

Small arbor — sized for garden bed entrances, compact path features, and accent placements where full arbor scale would be too prominent. Ships in natural cream Northern White Cedar. See also: Large Cedar Log Arbor (CF1157) for full walkthrough gateway scale. Leave untreated to weather to silver-grey, or apply any outdoor-rated oil, stain, or sealant.

Shipping & Returns

Ships via UPS Ground. Most orders arrive within 1 to 3 business days of shipment. Free shipping on outdoor furniture over $149 within the contiguous 48 states. To check on a shipment or ask about your order, call 989-427-5133. Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery — contact us before returning to receive return instructions and a return authorization.

FAQ

• Do I need to seal or finish cedar log furniture? Cedar is naturally rot and insect resistant — no finish is required. You can leave it untreated and it will weather gradually to a silver-grey. If you prefer to maintain the original color, apply a penetrating oil or outdoor sealant every few years.
• What is log checking and is it normal? Log checking is the appearance of small surface cracks in the wood as it adjusts to changes in temperature and humidity. It is a natural characteristic of real log furniture, not a defect. It does not affect structural integrity.
• Can I leave cedar log furniture outside year-round? Yes. Northern White Cedar is designed for outdoor exposure. You can leave it out through all four seasons without treatment. If you experience very harsh winters, covering or storing pieces can extend the finish life, but it is not required for the wood itself.
• Does the furniture come assembled? Cedar Log Contoured Comfort furniture ships partially assembled with all hardware and detailed instructions included. Most pieces can be completed in under an hour.

Manufacturer

Lakeland Mills has been manufacturing cedar log furniture in Edmore, Michigan since 1923. All Cedar Log Contoured Comfort products are made in the USA from 100% Northern White Cedar. For product questions, custom requests, or finish options, call 989-427-5133.

1-Year Limited Warranty

Cedar Log Contoured Comfort products are covered by a 1-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty covers structural failures and defects present at time of manufacture. It does not cover normal weathering, surface checking, or damage from misuse, modification, or exposure to conditions beyond normal outdoor use. To make a warranty claim or ask a warranty question, contact Lakeland Mills at 989-427-5133.