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Fromager

Ceiba pentandra · FDA code CEI · Mixed Species

Lumber — indicative colour & grain

Standing tree (photo to be added)

About the wood

Ceiba (Fromager) — very light, pale, fast-grown wood for plywood core, packaging and light interior use.

320 kg/m³Air-dry density (12% MC)

Class 5 — non-durableNatural durability

Straight, coarseGrain / texture

Typical uses

Plywood core & blockboard
Packaging & pallets
Light construction (interior)
Model making
Insulation panels

Working properties

Easy

Other species in stock

Aiele Hannoa klaineana Ababa Uapaca guineensis Azobe Movingui Essia Naga Framire Albizia Limbali Emien Lati Sougue

Technical values are reference figures for the species/genus and may vary by individual log. Technical data from The Liberia Tree Species Manual and standard timber references. Stock subject to SGS inspection and prior sale.