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Azobe

Lophira alata · FDA code LOP · High Value Species

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

About the wood

Azobé (Ekki) — extremely dense, one of the most durable African hardwoods. Deep red-brown, resistant to marine borers and decay.

1121 kg/m³Very Heavy (12% MC)
Heartwood is moderately durable and as resistant to preserva…Natural durability
Very StrongStrength
Very largeShrinkage (green→oven-dry)
MediumMovement in service
Interlocked, coarseGrain / texture

Typical uses

  • Heavy construction work
  • Harbor work
  • Heavyduty flooring
  • Parquet flooring
  • Railroad Sleepers

Working properties

Very difficult to work with hand and machine tools; severe blunting effect if machined when dry; can be dressed to a smooth finish; gluing properties usually good

Other species in stock

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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.