| Wood type |
Hardwood |
| Environmental |
Not listed in CITES. Believed available from well-managed sources. Check certification status with suppliers. |
| Distribution |
Occurs in the deciduous forest areas from Ontario to Florida and from the Dakotas to Texas, but only in small quantities or as scattered trees. |
| The Tree |
A medium-sized tree, 18m to 21m tall, with a diameter of 0.5m. |
| The Timber |
The timber is hard, with a fine, straight, close grain, the heartwood varying in colour from reddish-brown to rich red, the narrow sapwood being pinkish. Fine, narrow, brown-coloured pith flecks, and small gum pockets are a common feature of the wood, which weighs about 580 kg/m3 when dried. |
| Working Qualities |
Good - Good |
| Durability |
Moderately durable |
| Treatability |
No information |
Moisture
Movement |
Medium |
Density
(mean, Kg/m³) |
580 |
| Texture |
Fine |
| Availability |
Limited |
| Price |
Medium |
| Use(s) |
Interior joinery, Furniture |
| Colour(s) |
Reddish brown, Red |
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