Heartwood dark brown, sapwood light brown, often nearly white, coarse-grained, compact structure, medullary rays numerous and thin.
Structural Qualities of Wood.
Separates easily in layers, rather soft and heavy, tough, elastic, not strong or durable when exposed.
Representative Uses of Wood.
Largely used for interior finish, fencing, barrel-hoops, cabinet-making, splint baskets, chair-bottoms.
Weight of Seasoned Wood in Pounds per Cubic Foot.
39.
Modulus of Elasticity.
1,230,000.
Modulus of Rupture.