About the wood
The Heartwood is yellow-brown or light pink -brown; sapwood somewhat paler, not clearly demarcated; texture medium to rather coarse; grain straight or slightly irregular; moderately lustrous; without distinctive odor or taste.
512 kg/m³Air-dry density (12% MC)
Heartwood is rated as durable and moderately resistant to te…Natural durability
MediumStrength
Comparatively LargeShrinkage (green→oven-dry)
SmallMovement in service
InterlockedGrain / texture
Typical uses
- A good general purpose timber. Furniture components
- Joinery
- Decorative paneling
- Veneers
- Flooring
- Light construction
Working properties
Easy to work with hand and machine tools, a 20 degree cutting angle is suggested to avoid tearing of grain in planning, turns well, good nailing and gluing properties, takes a good finish
Other species in stock
AieleHannoa klaineanaAbabaUapaca guineensisAzobeMovinguiEssiaNagaAlbiziaLimbaliEmienLatiSougueTechnical 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.