Guatemalan Mora (Maclura tinctoria)

Common Name(s): Guatemalan Mora, Mora Scientific Name: Maclura tinctoria (syn. Morus tinctoria) Distribution: Guatemala Tree Size: 60-80 ft (18-25 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 57 lbs/ft3 (910 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .75, .91 Janka Hardness: 2,380 lbf (10,590 N) Modulus of Rupture: 19,560 lbf/in2 (134.9 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 2,160,000 lbf/in2 (14.90 GPa) Crushing Strength: 11,710 lbf/in2 (80.8 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 3.4%, Tangential: 5.4%, Volumetric: 7.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.6

Color/Appearance: This Guatemalan variant of Argentine Osage Orange is sometimes called “Guatemalan Tigerwood” or “Mora” (not to be confused with Mora excelsa, which also goes by the common name of Mora) which is light to medium reddish brown, with streaks of lighter and darker material.

Grain/Texture: Has a straight to interlocked grain, with a fine to medium texture.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; medium pores in no specific arrangement; solitary, and commonly in radial multiples of 2-3; tyloses and other deposits common; growth rings may be distinct due to seemingly marginal parenchyma; rays visible without lens; parenchyma banded, paratracheal parenchyma vasicentric, aliform (lozenge and winged), and confluent.

Rot Resistance:  Guatemalan Mora is very durable and has good weathering characteristics; it is also resistant to termites.

Workability: Working this wood can be difficult due to its hardness and density, though it is reported to have little dulling effect on cutting edges. It turns well, and also takes stains, glues and finishes well.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: Sap has been reported to cause dermatitis. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Guatemalan Mora should be  moderately priced for an imported hardwood.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: Heavy construction (within the tree’s natural range), flooring, furniture, turnings, and other small specialty wood items.

Comments: Perhaps one of the most confusing names in modern hardwood commerce is the selling of a Guatemalan variety of Osage Orange—which looks vastly different than the traditional yellow color—that’s being marketed as “Mora.” Unfortunately, the common name Mora has traditionally been used for an unrelated wood found in northern South America (not found in Guatemala) known by the scientific name Mora excelsa.

Related Species:

• Argentine Osage Orange (Maclura tinctoria)
• Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera)

Scans/Pictures:

Guatemalan Mora (sanded)	Guatemalan Mora (sealed)
Guatemalan Mora (endgrain)	Guatemalan Mora (endgrain 10x)

Pistachio (Pistacia vera)

Common Name(s): Pistachio Scientific Name: Pistacia vera Distribution: Native to Iran, also cultivated in the Mediterranean and Middle East regions, as well as California Tree Size: 20-30 ft (6-10 m) tall, 6-12 in (15-30 cm) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 54 lbs/ft3 (865 kg/m3)* Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .68, .87* *Estimated values based on limited samples Janka Hardness: 1,930 lbf (8,590 N) Modulus of Rupture: No data available Elastic Modulus: No data available Crushing Strength: No data available Shrinkage: No data available

Color/Appearance: Heartwood color can be highly variable, from a light olive green to an orangish or purplish brown, frequently with darker brown to black stripes. Pale yellow/gray sapwood is  moderately wide and is demarcated from the heartwood. Similar to orchard-grown Claro Walnut, some sections of Pistachio can be found with graft lines present in the wood where the scion has been grafted onto the rootstock.

Grain/Texture: Because of the small size of the tree, the grain tends to be wild or irregular, with bark inclusions also common.

Endgrain: No data available.

Rot Resistance: No data available.

Workability: No data available.

Odor: Has a mild odor when being worked.

Allergies/Toxicity: Although parts of the Pistachio tree and nut have been reported to cause skin irritation, there have been no direct reports on the toxicity or allergenicity of the actual wood. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Available in limited sizes and quantities, usually taken from orchards or private/residential property. Expect prices to be high

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is reported by the IUCN as being near threatened. Technically it doesn’t meet the Red List criteria of a vulnerable or endangered species, but is close to qualifying and/or may qualify in the near future.

Common Uses: Inlays, musical instruments, carvings, knife scales, and turned objects.

Comments: Known much more famously for its edible nuts, the wood of Pistachio trees is uniquely beautiful, though not often seen or used in wooden objects. Much like Olive trees, Pistachio trees are much more valuable on orchards for their food production, and are generally valued for their lumber.

The heartwood of Pistachio is strongly fluorescent under a blacklight, glowing a yellow/green that’s almost as vibrant as Black Locust or Coffeetree.

Related Species:

None available.

Related Articles:

• Fluorescence: A Secret Weapon in Wood Identification

Scans/Pictures:

Pistachio (sanded)	Pistachio (sealed)

Burmese Blackwood (Dalbergia cultrata)

Common Name(s): Burmese Blackwood, Khamphi Rosewood, Laos Rosewood Scientific Name: Dalbergia cultrata Distribution: Southeast Asia Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 1-1.6 ft (.3-.5 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 65 lbs/ft3 (1,040 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .83, 1.04 Janka Hardness: 3,350 lbf (14,900 N) Modulus of Rupture: No data available Elastic Modulus: No data available Crushing Strength: No data available Shrinkage: No data available

Color/Appearance: Heartwood color is variable, and ranges from a medium olive or reddish brown to a darker purplish brown, frequently with nearly black streaks throughout. Color tends to darken with age. Pale gray sapwood is clearly demarcated from heartwood. With the light and dark streaks and lighter parenchyma bands, the wood can have a very unique (though subtle) grain pattern, particularly on flatsawn surfaces.

Grain/Texture: Grain can be irregular. With a uniform medium texture and very good natural luster.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; solitary and radial multiples; large pores in no specific arrangement, very few; dark brown gum deposits common; parenchyma vasicentric, and banded (sometimes in wide bands); narrow rays, spacing normal to fairly close.

Rot Resistance: No data available, though being a dense rosewood, it’s most likely very durable. Resistant to termites.

Workability: May be difficult to work on account of its density. Being in the Dalbergia genus, gluing precautions should be observed. Turns and finishes well, and able to take a high polish.

Odor: Mild scent not resembling most rosewoods in the Dalbergia genus.

Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, rosewood in the Dalbergia genus has been reported as a sensitizer. Usually most common reactions simply include eye, skin, and respiratory irritation. See the articlesWood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Occasionally imported as short and narrow boards, or turning stock. Prices are in the mid to upper range for an imported hardwood.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is reported by the IUCN as being near threatened. Technically it doesn’t meet the Red List criteria of a vulnerable or endangered species, but is close to qualifying and/or may qualify in the near future.

Common Uses: Turned objects, carvings, furniture, inlay, musical instruments (percussion), and small specialty wood items.

Comments: Called by a number of names, such as Khamphi Rosewood or Laos Rosewood, this species is actually in the true rosewood genus (Dalbergia), though another species, Dalbergia oliveri, is called Burmese Rosewood and has an overlapping distribution.

In addition to its unique coloration and grain patterning, Burmese Blackwood is also reputed to be very resonant, and is sometimes used for marimba bars and other musical instrument applications.

Related Species:

• African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
• Amazon Rosewood (Dalbergia spruceana)
• Bois de Rose (Dalbergia maritima)
• Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra)
• Burmese Rosewood (Dalbergia oliveri)
• Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa)
• East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
• Honduran Rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii)
• Kingwood (Dalbergia cearensis)
• Madagascar Rosewood (Dalbergia baronii)
• Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo)
• Tulipwood (Dalbergia decipularis)
• Yucatan Rosewood (Dalbergia yucatensis)

Related Articles:

• Gluing Oily Tropical Hardwoods

Scans/Pictures:

Burmese Blackwood (sanded)	Burmese Blackwood (sealed)
Burmese Blackwood (endgrain)	Burmese Blackwood (endgrain 10x)

Dalmata (Cynometra spruceana)

Common Name(s): Dalmata Scientific Name: Cynometra spruceana (commonly mislabeled as Swartzia arborescens) Distribution: South America Tree Size: No data available Average Dried Weight: No data available Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): No data available Janka Hardness: No data available Modulus of Rupture: No data available Elastic Modulus: No data available Crushing Strength: No data available Shrinkage: No data available

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is medium reddish brown, with dark brown to black streaks and veining.

Grain/Texture: Grain can be spiraled or interlocked. Medium to fine texture.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; solitary and radial multiples; medium to large pores in no specific arrangement, very few; deposits common; parenchyma vasicentric, banded; narrow rays, spacing fairly close.

Rot Resistance: No data available.

Workability: Reported to be difficult to work, though it turns well.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Dalmata. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Available in limited quantities as short boards and turning blanks. Prices are moderate for an imported hardwood.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: Turned objects, boxes, knife handles, and other small specialty wood items.

Comments: No data available.

Related Species:

None available.

Related Articles:

None available.

Scans/Pictures:

Dalmata (sanded)	Dalmata (sealed)
Dalmata (endgrain)	Dalmata (endgrain 10x)

Hububalli (Loxopterygium sagotti)

Common Name(s): Hububalli, Hububali Scientific Name: Loxopterygium sagotti Distribution: South America Tree Size: 40-80 ft (12-24 m) tall Average Dried Weight: 43 lbs/ft3 (685 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .54, .69 Janka Hardness: 1,030 lbf (4,570 N) Modulus of Rupture: 14,620 lbf/in2 (100.8 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 1,831,000 lbf/in2 (12.63 GPa) Crushing Strength: 6,990 lbf/in2 (48.2 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 3.4%, Tangential: 7.2%, Volumetric: 11.1%, T/R Ratio: 2.1

Color/Appearance: Heartwood primarily light reddish brown, commonly with darker streaks.

Grain/Texture: Grain is generally straight, but may also be interlocked or wavy. Uniform medium texture with good natural luster.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; solitary and radial multiples; large pores in no specific arrangement, very few; parenchyma not visible; narrow rays, spacing normal.

Rot Resistance: Rated as moderately durable to durable; moderate to poor resistance to insect attacks.

Workability: Overall easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Glues, turns, and finishes well, and able to take a good natural polish.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Hububalli, however, other species in the Loxopterygium genus have been reported to cause skin irritation. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Not frequently imported or available; generally only available as smaller turning blanks. Prices are low to moderate for an imported hardwood.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, veneer, and turned objects.

Comments: Sometimes touted as an economical alternative to Goncalo Alves. Because of its moderate density, this South American hardwood is much easier to work than most other ultra-dense hardwoods.

The heartwood is fluoresces when put under a blacklight.

Related Species:

None available.

Related Articles:

• Fluorescence: A Secret Weapon in Wood Identification

Scans/Pictures:

Hububalli (sanded)	Hububalli (sealed)
Hububalli (endgrain)	Hububalli (endgrain 10x)

Briar (Erica arborea)

Common Name(s): Briar (burl types: plateaux and ebauchon) Scientific Name: Erica arborea Distribution: Europe (Mediterranean region) Tree Size: 8-13 ft (2.5-4 m) tall, 1-1.5 ft (.3-.5 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 57 lbs/ft3 (910 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .69, .91 Janka Hardness: 2,090 lbf (9,300 N) Modulus of Rupture: 7,120 lbf/in2 (49.1 MPa) Elastic Modulus: No data available Crushing Strength: 8,540 lbf/in2 (58.9 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 6.1%, Tangential: 8.5%, Volumetric: 15.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.4

Color/Appearance: In pipe-making, there are two types of burl sections: ebauchon, and plateaux. Ebauchon burl blocks are usually rectangular in shape and cut from the center of the burl. They tend to have a more random grain pattern and are the least expensive. Plateaux burl blocks are cut from the outer edge of the burl, and are usually in a quarter-round shape which still includes the bark on the outside edge. They tend to have a more consistent grain pattern, and are more expensive than ebauchon burl blanks.

Grain/Texture: No data available.

Endgrain: No data available.

Rot Resistance: No data available.

Workability: No data available.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Briar. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Only root burl blocks are sold commercially. Prices are on par with most other types of exotic burl wood, though Ebauchon blocks tend to be more common and less expensive than plateaux blocks.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: Tobacco pipes, knife handles, and other small specialty wood items.

Comments: Briar burl is the tumor-like growths between the roots and stem of the shrub. The wood has very good heat-resistance properties, and is favored for use in making the bowls for tobaccos pipes.

Related Species:

None available.

Related Articles:

None available.

Scans/Pictures: The burl section pictured below is plateaux.

Briar (sanded)	Briar (sealed)

Macadamia Nut (Macadamia integrifolia)

Common Name(s): Macadamia Nut, Macadamia Scientific Name: Macadamia spp. (M. integrifolia) Distribution: Native to eastern Australia (also cultivated in Hawaii and other tropical areas) Tree Size: 20-40 ft (6-12 m) tall, 1-1.5 ft (.3-.5 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 44 lbs/ft3 (705 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .57, .70 Janka Hardness: 2,300 lbf (10,230 N) Modulus of Rupture: No data available Elastic Modulus: No data available Crushing Strength: No data available Shrinkage: No data available

Color/Appearance: Heartwood color ranges from a pale pink to darker reddish brown. Very large medullary rays exhibit a lacewood-like effect when quartersawn. Color tends to darken with age.

Grain/Texture: Has a fairly coarse texture.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; small to medium pores in tangential rows; solitary and tangential multiples of 2-3; deposits in heartwood occasionally present; growth rings indistinct; very wide rays easily visible without lens; parenchyma banded, diffuse-in-aggregates.

Rot Resistance: No data available.

Workability: Can be difficult to work with machine tools, causing tearout during planing. Difficult to dry, with turned pieces developing numerous checks unless dry wood is used. Glues, turns, and finishes well.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: Although there have been no adverse health effects reported for Macadamia Nut, several other genera in the Proteaceae family have been reported to cause eye and skin irritation. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Like most other nut woods, Macadamia Nut trees are prized much more for their production of nuts than for their lumber. Supplies are likely to be limited, with prices high for an imported wood.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: Knife scales, decorative boxes, bowls, and other small specialty wood objects.

Comments: Both literally and figuratively, this hardwood perhaps lives under the shadow of its nut-bearing branches, with Macadamia being a name associated with food, and not lumber. However, the lacewood-like timber that the tree yields is highly decorative, and perfectly suited for smaller specialty projects. Macadamia Nut is in the Proteaceae family, making it a true lacewood relative, which also includes Silky Oak and Leopardwood.

Related Species:

Proteaceae family:

• Lacewood (Panopsis spp.)
• Leopardwood (Roupala spp.)
• Silky Oak, Northern (Cardwellia sublimis)
• Silky Oak, Southern (Grevillea robusta)

Related Articles:

None available.

Scans/Pictures:

Macadamia Nut (sanded)	Macadamia Nut (sealed)
Macadamia Nut (endgrain)	Macadamia Nut (endgrain 10x)

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Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica)

Common Name(s): Water Tupelo, Tupelo-gum Scientific Name: Nyssa aquatica Distribution: Southeastern United States Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 34 lbs/ft3 (550 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .46, .55 Janka Hardness: 870 lbf (3,870 N) Modulus of Rupture: 9,650 lbf/in2 (66.5 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 1,250,000 lbf/in2 (8.62 GPa) Crushing Strength: 5,910 lbf/in2 (40.8 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 7.6%, Volumetric: 12.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.8

Color/Appearance: Sapwood is very wide, and is generally a pale yellow color, sometimes with a grayish cast. Heartwood is narrower, and is a medium brown to gray. Quartersawn surfaces exhibit ribbon-stripe patterning due to interlocked grain.

Grain/Texture: Grain is interlocked, with a fine texture.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; radial multiples of two to four pores; small to medium pores arranged in a radial pattern, numerous; parenchyma not visible with lens; narrow rays, spacing fairly close.

Rot Resistance: Rated as non-durable to perishable; also susceptible to insect attack.

Workability: Easily worked with hand or machine tools, though tupelo has a tendency to warp while drying, and has a high amount of movement in service. Responds well to power-carving, with little fuzz-up.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Water Tupelo. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Sometimes harvested and sold as utility lumber within its natural range. Tupelo is also occasionally available as larger carving blocks. Lumber prices should be moderate for a domestic hardwood, though carving blocks can be rather expensive depending on the size and quality.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: Carving, furniture, crates/boxes, and utility wood.

Comments: The name tupelo is of Native American origin, coming from the Creek words ito (tree) and opilwa (swamp).

Tupelo is a favored wood for wildfowl carvings. It generally is able to take finer details, holds paint better, and does not fuzz up during power carving like Basswood.

Related Species:

• Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica)

Related Articles:

None available.

Scans/Pictures:

Water Tupelo (sanded)	Water Tupelo (sealed)
Water Tupelo (endgrain)	Water Tupelo (endgrain 10x)

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Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica)

Common Name(s): Black Tupelo, Blackgum Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica Distribution: Eastern North America Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 34 lbs/ft3 (545 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .46, .55 Janka Hardness: 800 lbf (3,570 N) Modulus of Rupture: 9,500 lbf/in2 (65.5 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 1,188,000 lbf/in2 (8.19 GPa) Crushing Strength: 5,470 lbf/in2 (37.7 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 5.1%, Tangential: 8.7%, Volumetric: 14.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.7

Color/Appearance: Sapwood is very wide, and is generally a pale yellow color, sometimes with a grayish cast. Heartwood is narrower, and is a medium brown to gray. Quartersawn surfaces exhibit ribbon-stripe patterning due to interlocked grain.

Grain/Texture: Grain is interlocked, with a fine texture.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; radial multiples of two to four pores; small to medium pores arranged in a radial pattern, numerous; parenchyma not visible with lens; narrow rays, spacing fairly close.

Rot Resistance: Rated as non-durable to perishable; also susceptible to insect attack.

Workability: Easily worked with hand or machine tools, though tupelo has a tendency to warp while drying, and has a high amount of movement in service. Responds well to power-carving, with little fuzz-up.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Black Tupelo. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Sometimes harvested and sold as utility lumber within its natural range. Tupelo is also occasionally available as larger carving blocks. Lumber prices should be moderate for a domestic hardwood, though carving blocks can be rather expensive depending on the size and quality.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: Carving, furniture, crates/boxes, and utility wood.

Comments: The name tupelo is of Native American origin, coming from the Creek words ito (tree) and opilwa (swamp).

Tupelo is a favored wood for wildfowl carvings. It generally is able to take finer details, holds paint better, and does not fuzz up during power carving like Basswood.

Related Species:

• Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica)

Related Articles:

None available.

Scans/Pictures:

Black Tupelo (sanded)	Black Tupelo (sealed)
Black Tupelo (endgrain)	Black Tupelo (endgrain 10x)

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Nandubay (P. juliflora pictured)

Common Name(s): Nandubay, Algarrobillo Scientific Name: Prosopis affinis Distribution: South America Tree Size: 20-40 ft (6-12 m) tall, 1-2 ft (.3-.6 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 63 lbs/ft3 (1015 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .83, 1.02 Janka Hardness: 2,750 lbf (12,230 N)* *Estimated hardness based on specific gravity Modulus of Rupture: 6,430 lbf/in2 (44.3 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 1,420,000 lbf/in2 (9.79 GPa) Crushing Strength: No data available Shrinkage: No data available

Color/Appearance: Heartwood tends to be a yellowish brown to dark brown, which darkens with age. Sapwood tends to be narrow and is a pale yellow color.

Grain/Texture: Nandubay has a medium to coarse texture and a slight natural luster. Grain tends to be straight or wavy.

Endgrain: No data available.

Rot Resistance: Nandubay is considered very durable regarding decay resistance, and is used for posts and poles.

Workability: Working properties are largely dictated by the quality of the wood itself. Mesquite that is clear and free from defects is easy to work with hand and machine tools, but irregular grain or knots can be challenging. Glues, turns, and finishes well.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: Woods in the Prosopis genus have been reported to cause skin irritation. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: No data available.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is reported by the IUCN as being data deficient.

Common Uses: Flooring, firewood, turned objects, cabinetry, and furniture.

Comments: Nandubay is considered an invasive species in some parts of Paraguay.

Related Species:

• African Mesquite (Prosopis africana)
• Algarrobo Blanco (Prosopis alba)
• Black Mesquite (Prosopis nigra)
• Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa)
• Itin (Prosopis kuntzei)
• Prosopis juliflora (Prosopis juliflora)

Scans/Pictures:

Prosopis Juliflora (sanded)

Prosopis Juliflora (sealed)

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Algarrobo Blanco (P. juliflora pictured)

Common Name(s): Algarrobo Blanco Scientific Name: Prosopis alba Distribution: South America Tree Size: 30-40 ft (9-12 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 49 lbs/ft3 (785 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .66, .79 Janka Hardness: 1,700 lbf (7,560 N) Modulus of Rupture: 9,150 lbf/in2 (63.1 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 882,000 lbf/in2 (6.08 GPa) Crushing Strength: 8,510 lbf/in2 (58.7 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 2.2%, Tangential: 3.1%, Volumetric: 5.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.4

Color/Appearance: Heartwood tends to be a yellowish brown to medium brown, which darkens with age. Sapwood tends to be narrow and is a pale yellow color.

Grain/Texture: Algarrobo Blanco has a medium to coarse texture and a slight natural luster. Grain tends to be straight or wavy.

Endgrain: No data available.

Rot Resistance: Algarrobo Blanco is rated as “excellent” for use in outdoor applications.

Workability: Working properties are largely dictated by the quality of the wood itself. Mesquite that is clear and free from defects is easy to work with hand and machine tools, but irregular grain or knots can be challenging. Glues, turns, and finishes well.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: Woods in the Prosopis genus have been reported to cause skin irritation. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: No data available.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is reported by the IUCN as being near threatened. Technically it doesn’t meet the Red List criteria of a vulnerable or endangered species, but is close to qualifying and/or may qualify in the near future.

Common Uses: Flooring, firewood, fence posts, cabinetry, and furniture.

Comments: The common name Algarrobo Blanco may be literally translated from Spanish as “white carob tree.”

Related Species:

• African Mesquite (Prosopis africana)
• Black Mesquite (Prosopis nigra)
• Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa)
• Itin (Prosopis kuntzei)
• Nandubay (Prosopis affinis)
• Prosopis juliflora (Prosopis juliflora)

Scans/Pictures:

Prosopis Juliflora (sanded)

Prosopis Juliflora (sealed)

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Shumard Oak (Q. rubra pictured)

Common Name(s): Shumard Oak Scientific Name: Quercus shumardii Distribution: Southeastern United States Tree Size: 80-115 ft (25-35 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 46 lbs/ft3 (730 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .56, .73 Janka Hardness: 1,290 lbf (5,750 N)* *Estimated hardness based on specific gravity Modulus of Rupture: 17,830 lbf/in2 (123.0 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 2,154,000 lbf/in2 (14.86 GPa) Crushing Strength: No data available Shrinkage: No data available

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast. Nearly white to light brown sapwood is not always sharply demarcated from the heartwood. Quartersawn sections display prominent ray fleck patterns. Conversely, White Oak tends to be slightly more olive-colored, but is by no means a reliable method of determining the type of oak.

Grain/Texture: Grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven texture. The pores are so large and open that it is said that a person can blow into one end of the wood, and air will come out the other end: provided that the grain runs straight enough. (See the video below.)

Endgrain: Ring-porous; 2-4 rows of large, exclusively solitary earlywood pores, numerous small latewood pores in radial arrangement; tyloses absent; growth rings distinct; rays large and visible without lens; apotracheal parenchyma diffuse-in-aggregates (short lines between rays).

Rot Resistance: Rated as non-durable to perishable, with poor insect resistance. Red Oaks do not have the level of decay and rot resistance that White Oaks possess.

Workability: Produces good results with hand and machine tools. Has moderately high shrinkage values, resulting in mediocre dimensional stability, especially in flatsawn boards. Can react with iron (particularly when wet) and cause staining and discoloration. Responds well to steam-bending. Glues, stains, and finishes well.

Odor: Has a tell-tale smell that is common to most oaks. Most find it appealing.

Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, oak has been reported as a sensitizer. Usually most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation, as well as asthma-like symptoms. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Abundant availability in a good range of widths and thicknesses, both as flatsawn and quartersawn lumber. Usually slightly less expensive than White Oak, prices are moderate for a domestic hardwood, though thicker planks or quartersawn boards are slightly more expensive.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, and veneer.

Comments: Arguably the most popular hardwood in the United States, Red Oak is a ubiquitous sight in many homes. Even many vinyl/imitation wood surfaces are printed to look like Red Oak. Hard, strong, and moderately priced, Red Oak presents an exceptional value to woodworkers—which explains why it is so widely used in cabinet and furniture making.

Related Species:

• Black Oak (Quercus velutina)
• Bog Oak
• Brown Oak
• Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
• California Black Oak (Quercus kelloggii)
• Cherrybark Oak (Quercus pagoda)
• Chestnut Oak (Quercus prinus)
• English Oak (Quercus robur)
• Holm Oak (Quercus ilex)
• Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia)
• Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
• Oregon White Oak (Quercus garryana)
• Overcup Oak (Quercus lyrata)
• Pin Oak (Quercus palustris)
• Post Oak (Quercus stellata)
• Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
• Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)
• Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
• Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata)
• Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii)
• Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)
• Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris)
• Water Oak (Quercus nigra)
• White Oak (Quercus alba)
• Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)

Related Articles:

• Distinguishing Red and White Oak

Scans/Pictures: You can see from the picture below that the color of Red Oak looks almost identical, though slightly darker, with sanding sealer applied. However, the grain and pores become much more pronounced if a pigment stain is used.

Red Oak (sanded)

Red Oak (sealed)

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Malaysian Blackwood (Diospyros ebonasea)

Common Name(s): Malaysian Blackwood Scientific Name: Diospyros ebonasea* *Unconfirmed scientific name Distribution: Endemic to Malaysia Tree Size: No data available Average Dried Weight: No data available Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): No data available Janka Hardness: No data available Modulus of Rupture: No data available Elastic Modulus: No data available Crushing Strength: No data available Shrinkage: No data available

Color/Appearance: Heartwood ranges from a medium brown to nearly black. Commonly with black veining and contrasting brown or reddish streaks. Heartwood can also have a greenish hue. Sharply demarcated sapwood is a pale yellow to tan color, and is typically present on most pieces. Insect holes, particularly in the sapwood, are common.

Grain/Texture: Grain is generally straight, with a very fine, even texture and good natural luster.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; small-medium pores in no specific arrangement; solitary, with radial multiples of 2-4 common; mineral deposits present; growth rings indistinct; rays not visible without lens; parenchyma reticulate, vasicentric.

Rot Resistance: No data available; most likely very durable like other true ebonies in the Diospyros genus.

Workability: Tends to be rather difficult to work, due to its high density, blunting effect on cutters. The wood is also prone to checking and splitting during drying, and drying defects are not uncommon. Tends to be difficult to steam bend. Turns well.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, bbony in the Diospyros genus has been reported as a sensitizer. Usually most common reactions simply include eye, skin, and respiratory irritation. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Seldom available, Malaysian Blackwood is very expensive, just as expensive as any solid-black piece of true ebony. The wood is usually sold as guitar sets, or as small turning blanks.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. However, because the scientific name Diospyros ebonasea is unverified, the wood may actually be a different species. Many Diospyros species are listed as vulnerable or endangered.

Common Uses: Acoustic guitars, turned objects, knife handles, and inlay.

Comments: The term blackwood may be an unnecessarily modest appellation, as this wood is classified as a true ebony in the Diospyros genus, and it’s price and scarcity fully reflect that. However, the actual scientific name Diospyros ebonasea is, as of yet, completely unsubstantiated. It’s more than likely another known Diospyros species. Nonetheless, despite the semantic quirks of the wood’s common and scientific names, Malaysian Blackwood remains a remarkably beautiful hardwood with unique patterns and coloration that are in a class by itself.

Malaysian Blackwood is also favored for acoustic guitars, and is said to be an excellent tonewood.

Related Species:

• Black and White Ebony (Diospyros spp.)
• Ceylon Ebony (Diospyros ebenum)
• Gaboon Ebony (Diospyros crassiflora)
• Macassar Ebony (Diospyros celebica)
• Mun Ebony (Diospyros mun)
• Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

Related Articles:

None available.

Scans/Pictures:

Malaysian Blackwood (sanded)	Malaysian Blackwood (sealed)
Malaysian Blackwood (endgrain)	Malaysian Blackwood (endgrain 10x)

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Etimoe (Copaifera salikounda)

Common Name(s): Etimoe, African Etimoe Scientific Name: Copaifera spp. (C. mildbraedii and C. salikounda) Distribution: West and Central Africa Tree Size: 100-165 ft (30-50 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 47 lbs/ft3 (755 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .58, .76 Janka Hardness: 1,660 lbf (7,380 N) Modulus of Rupture: 20,650 lbf/in2 (142.4 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 1,994,000 lbf/in2 (13.75 GPa) Crushing Strength: 10,030 lbf/in2 (69.1 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 5.0%, Tangential: 8.2%, Volumetric: 13.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.6

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks present. Sapwood is a pale yellow. Frequently seen with a curly of fiddleback grain pattern.

Grain/Texture: Grain is generally straight or slightly interlocked. Fine to medium texture with good natural luster.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; solitary and radial multiples; large pores in no specific arrangement, few to very few, gum deposits occasionally present; parenchyma vasicentric, lozenge, and marginal; narrow to medium rays, spacing normal.

Rot Resistance: Rated as durable to moderately durable. Moderate insect resistance.

Workability: Generally easy to work with hand or machine tools, though resin present in the wood has a tendency to clog and gum up tools. Turns, glues, and finishes well.

Odor: Has a unique odor when being worked. The resin from the wood and bark is sometimes used within its natural range in Africa as perfume.

Allergies/Toxicity: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Etimoe. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Almost always sold as veneer, Etimoe is usually available for a modest price, though figured or curly veneer is slightly more expensive.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is on the IUCN Red List. It is listed as vulnerable due to a population reduction of over 20% in the past three generations, caused by exploitation.

Common Uses: Veneer, plywood, furniture, flooring, and turned objects.

Comments: Although Etimoe is nearly always sold in veneer form, ironically it has one of the best strength-to-weight-ratios (in terms of modulus of rupture as compared to average dried weight) of any wood in the world. 

Related Species:

None available.

Related Articles:

• Restricted and Endangered Wood Species

Scans/Pictures:

Etimoe (sanded)	Etimoe (sealed)
Etimoe (endgrain)	Etimoe (endgrain 10x)

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Brownheart (Vouacapoua americana)

Common Name(s): Brownheart, Wacapou Scientific Name: Vouacapoua americana Distribution: Northeastern South America Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 62 lbs/ft3 (925 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .78, .93 Janka Hardness: 1,880 lbf (8,370 N) Modulus of Rupture: 21,820 lbf/in2 (150.5 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 2,586,000 lbf/in2 (17.83 GPa) Crushing Strength: 11,590 lbf/in2 (79.9 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 4.6%, Tangential: 6.7%, Volumetric: 11.9%, T/R Ratio: 1.5

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a medium to dark brown, sometimes with a reddish hue. Lighter brown lines (from parenchyma) mixed throughout give a contrasted appearance. Pale sapwood is clearly demarcated from heartwood.

Grain/Texture: Grain is straight to slightly irregular, with a uniform medium texture and moderate natural luster.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; solitary and radial multiples; large pores in no specific arrangement, few; mineral/gum deposits occasionally present; parenchyma lozenge, winged, confluent, and marginal; narrow rays, spacing normal.

Rot Resistance: Rated as very durable; good insect resistance.

Workability: Moderately difficult to work on account of its density. Tends to blunt cutters. Turns, glues, and finishes well.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Brownheart has been reported to cause skin irritation. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Brownheart is only infrequently exported. It’s much more commonly used within it’s natural range for heavy exterior construction and for interior furniture. Small turning blanks are sometimes available at a moderate to high price for an imported hardwood.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is on the IUCN Red List. It is listed as critically endangered due to a population reduction of over 80% in the past three generations, caused by a decline in its natural range, and exploitation.

Common Uses: Flooring, heavy construction, turned objects, furniture, and cabinetry.

Comments: Both strong and beautiful, Brownheart has been harvested and used for both utility and aesthetic purposes throughout its natural range. Brownheart has been formerly classified in the Andira genus, and is closely related to Patridgewood (and the wood also bears a close resemblance visually as well.) 

Related Species:

None available.

Related Articles:

• Restricted and Endangered Wood Species

Scans/Pictures:

Brownheart (sanded)	Brownheart (sealed)
Brownheart (endgrain)	Brownheart (endgrain 10x)

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Tanoak (Notholithocarpus densiflorus)

Common Name(s): Tanoak Scientific Name: Notholithocarpus densiflorus Distribution: Western United States Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 42 lbs/ft3 (675 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .56, .67 Janka Hardness: 1,420 lbf (6,290 N) Modulus of Rupture: 16,650 lbf/in2 (114.8 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 2,071,000 lbf/in2 (14.29 GPa) Crushing Strength: 8,250 lbf/in2 (56.9 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 4.9%, Tangential: 11.7%, Volumetric: 17.3%, T/R Ratio: 2.4

Color/Appearance: Sapwood is very wide and not clearly differentiated from the heartwood; both are light to medium reddish brown, with the color darkening with age.

Grain/Texture: Grain is generally straight, with a uniform medium to coarse texture.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous to semi-ring-porous; exclusively solitary; medium to large pores arranged radially, few; parenchyma banded; narrow and very wide rays, spacing close.

Rot Resistance: Rated as non-durable to perishable; poor insect resistance.

Workability: Good workability with machine or hand tools, though lumber can be challenging to dry without defects or discoloration. Poor dimensional stability. Glues, stains, and finishes well.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Tanoak. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Availability is generally limited to local sources, most commonly as flooring planks or veneer, though solid lumber is sometimes available. Prices should be moderate for a domestic hardwood.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: Veneer, flooring, railroad cross-ties, and furniture.

Comments: Tanoak is close to true oak in both appearance and workability, though it’s not in the Quercus genus. The wood can be thought of as an untamed beast: it has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio (for both MOR and MOE), but has very high movement in service.

Related Species:

None available.

Related Articles:

None available.

Scans/Pictures: A special thanks to Ken Forden for providing the wood sample of this wood species.

Tanoak (sanded)	Tanoak (sealed)
Tanoak (endgrain)	Tanoak (endgrain 10X)

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Giant Chinkapin (Chrysolepis chrysophylla)

Common Name(s): Giant Chinkapin, Chinquapin Scientific Name: Chrysolepis chrysophylla (formerly Castanopsis chrysophylla) Distribution: Pacific Northwest region of the United States Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 37 lbs/ft3 (515 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .46, .51 Janka Hardness: 730 lbf (3,250 N) Modulus of Rupture: 10,700 lbf/in2 (73.8 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 1,240,000 lbf/in2 (8.55 GPa) Crushing Strength: 4,150 lbf/in2 (28.6 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 4.6%, Tangential: 7.4%, Volumetric: 13.2%, T/R Ratio: 1.6

Color/Appearance: Heartwood and sapwood are both light reddish brown and not clearly distinguishable from each other. 

Grain/Texture: Grain is straight, with a medium texture and low natural luster.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; solitary and radial multiples; medium pores in no specific arrangement, moderately numerous; tyloses mineral/gum deposits occasionally present; parenchyma vasicentric; narrow rays, spacing fairly close.

Rot Resistance: No data available.

Workability: No data available.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Giant Chinkapin. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: No data available.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: No data available.

Comments: No data available.

Related Species:

None available.

Related Articles:

None available.

Scans/Pictures: A special thanks to Ken Forden for providing the wood sample of this wood species.

Giant Chinkapin (sanded)	Giant Chinkapin (sealed)
Giant Chinkapin (endgrain)	Giant Chinkapin (endgrain 10x)

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Deglupta (Eucalyptus deglupta)

Common Name(s): Deglupta, Kamarere, Mindanao gum Scientific Name: Eucalyptus deglupta Distribution: Southeast Asia (also grown on plantations throughout tropics) Tree Size: 100-200 ft (30-60 m) tall, 3-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 31 lbs/ft3 (500 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .38, .50 Janka Hardness: 650 lbf (2,880 N) Modulus of Rupture: 11,550 lbf/in2 (79.6 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 1,565,000 lbf/in2 (10.79 GPa) Crushing Strength: 6,780 lbf/in2 (46.7 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 3.8%, Tangential: 8.5%, Volumetric: 15.5%, T/R Ratio: 2.2

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a light to medium red. Sapwood is a pale yellowish brown, though not always clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Quartersawn surfaces exhibit a ribbon-stripe pattern.

Grain/Texture: Grain is interlocked, with a uniform medium to coarse texture and good natural luster.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; exclusively solitary; very large pores in diagonal/radial arrangement, few; parenchyma vasicentric; narrow rays, spacing fairly close.

Rot Resistance: Rated as non-durable; poor insect resistance.

Workability: Generally easy to work with hand or machine tools, though tearout is common on quartersawn surfaces due to the strongly interlocked grain. Glues and finishes well.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Deglupta. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Many trees are harvested for pulp, though it is infrequently available as lumber. Prices should be moderate for an imported hardwood.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: Paper (pulpwood), veneer, furniture, and millwork.

Comments: The tree is sometimes called Rainbow Eucalyptus because the tree’s bark is frequently multi-colored as outer patches are shed, producing an interesting array of hues. Deglupta is also sometimes sold under the trade name Kamarere.

Plantation-grown stock tends to be much lighter and softer than wild-grown trees, though lumber from plantation trees is also easier to dry without complications; the wood is one of the softest of all the commercially available Eucalyptus species. Mechanical data listed above is for plantation-grown wood.

Related Species:

None available.

Related Articles:

None available.

Scans/Pictures: A special thanks to Per Stangegaarde for providing the wood sample of this wood species.

Deglupta (sanded)	Deglupta (sealed)
Deglupta (endgrain)	Deglupta (endgrain 10x)

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Jicarillo (Brosimum spp.)

Common Name(s): Jicarillo Scientific Name: Brosimum spp. Distribution: Honduras Tree Size: No data available Average Dried Weight: 63 lbs/ft3 (1,000 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .77, 1.00 Janka Hardness: 2,360 lbf (10,490 N)* *Estimated hardness based on specific gravity Modulus of Rupture: No data available Elastic Modulus: No data available Crushing Strength: No data available Shrinkage: No data available

Color/Appearance: Heartwood tends to be a light to medium reddish brown, with darker black streaks mixed throughout. Sharply demarcated sapwood is a grayish white.

Grain/Texture: Uniform medium to fine texture with good natural luster.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; solitary and radial multiples; medium to large pores arranged radially, few to very few; tyloses common; parenchyma reticulate; narrow rays, spacing close.

Rot Resistance: Reported to have good rot resistance.

Workability: No data available.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Jicarillo. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: Generally only available as smaller turning blanks or craft blanks. Prices are in the mid to upper range for an imported hardwood.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: Furniture, knife scales, turned objects, and other small specialty wood items.

Comments: Purported to be a relative of Snakewood, Jicarillo is a dense and hard wood from Central America. The commonly reported scientific name by retailers, Brosimum guianensis, is completely unsubstantiated from any credible scientific sources.

Related Species:

• Snakewood (Brosimum guianense)
• Bloodwood (Brosimum rubescens)

Related Articles:

None available.

Scans/Pictures:

Jicarillo (sanded)	Jicarillo (sealed)
Jicarillo (endgrain)	Jicarillo (endgrain 10x)

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River Red Gum (E. marginata pictured)

Common Name(s): River Red Gum Scientific Name: Eucalyptus camaldulensis Distribution: Australia Tree Size: 100-150 ft (30-46 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 54 lbs/ft3 (870 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .67, .87 Janka Hardness: 2,160 lbf (9,600 N) Modulus of Rupture: 17,940 lbf/in2 (123.8 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 1,711,000 lbf/in2 (11.80 GPa) Crushing Strength: 8,370 lbf/in2 (57.8 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 5.3%, Tangential: 8.8%, Volumetric: 14.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.7

Color/Appearance: No data available.

Grain/Texture: No data available.

Endgrain: No data available.

Rot Resistance: No data available.

Workability: No data available.

Odor: No characteristic odor.

Allergies/Toxicity: There have been no adverse health effects associated with River Red Gum. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

Pricing/Availability: No data available.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses: No data available.

Comments: No data available.

Related Species:

• Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus)
• Brown Mallee (Eucalyptus dumosa)
• Coolibah (Eucalyptus coolabah)
• Deglupta (Eucalyptus deglupta)
• Flooded Gum (Eucalyptus grandis)
• Grey Box (Eucalyptus hemiphloia)
• Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata)
• Karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor)
• Lyptus^® (Eucalyptus urograndis)
• Messmate (Eucalyptus obliqua)
• Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans)
• Red Mallee (Eucalyptus oleosa)
• River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)
• Swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta)
• Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora)
• Yellow Gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon)

Related Articles:

None available.

Scans/Pictures: There are currently no pictures of this exact wood species, but a similar species within the Eucalyptus genus is being substituted (E. marginata). If you’d like to contribute a wood sample of this specific species to be scanned, (even small pieces of veneer can be sent), please use the contact form.

Jarrah (sanded)

Jarrah (sealed)

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