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Doussie

Afzelia spp (bella africana bipendensis pachyloba) · FDA code AFZ · High Value Species

Doussie wood grain (tangential face)
Wood — real sample (tangential face)
Standing tree (photo to be added)

About the wood

The heartwood is reddish-brown after exposure; sapwood pale straw to whitish, well defined. Texture moderate to coarse; grain straight to interlocked; medium luster; without characteristic odor or taste.

816 kg/m³Heavy (12% MC)
Heartwood is rated as very durable and moderately resistant …Natural durability
Moderately strongStrength
Very smallShrinkage (green→oven-dry)
SmallMovement in service
Interlocked, mediumGrain / texture

Typical uses

  • Furniture
  • Exterior joinery
  • Window frames
  • Doors

Working properties

The wood is Rather difficult to saw and machine because of rapid dulling of saw teeth and cutters but works to a smooth finish; some tearing of grain on radial faces. Difficult to stain where pores contain yellow deposits

Other species in stock

AieleHannoa klaineanaAbabaUapaca guineensisAzobeMovinguiEssiaNagaFramireAlbiziaLimbaliEmienLatiSougue

Technical values are reference figures for the species/genus and may vary by individual log. Wood photo & technical data: The Liberia Tree Species Manual (LibTA / NDF, FDA schedule-one species). Stock subject to SGS inspection and prior sale.