Features of Tree.
Fifty to sixty feet high, diameter three to six feet. General resemblance to apple-tree. Evergreen foliage.
Color, Appearance, or Grain of Wood.
Heartwood light brown or yellow, sapwood nearly white, close-grained, compact structure, pronounced medullary ray, annual layers often hardly distinguishable.
Structural Qualities of Wood.
Heavy, strong, tough, hard, difficult to work, splits easily. Receives high polish, very durable.
Representative Uses of Wood.
Ship-building.
Weight of Seasoned Wood in Pounds per Cubic Foot.
59.