Aliases: Acacia, Bay, California Laurel, Oregon Peach, California Olive, Pepper, Fragrant
Area of growth: California, Oregon, USA
Height: about 12 to 24 meters
Trunk diameter: about 0.5 to 0.8 meters
description
The light brown sapwood is thicker and less distinct from the heartwood, which is golden brown to yellowish green. It is usually straight lines, but also often wavy or irregular lines, and the lines are fine. The wood is medium in thickness, very strong, with obvious wood rays, a medium degree of luster. Sometimes there are interesting and beautiful patterns.
Drying weight: 850 kg/m³
Specific gravity: 0.85
performance
Wood is heavy, wear-resistant and elastic. Large strength performance is usually not required. Sometimes it is difficult to machine and the tool is passivated. It is recommended to reduce the tool angle for planing and molding. Bonding, punching, nailing, screws perform well. With good polishing performance, this is a very valuable material used to make turntable wood.
dry
Very careful care is required when drying, otherwise cracks and deformations will occur. Sometimes the wood is immersed in water during the drying process to change the color of the wood. It is stable when used.
Durability
Not very durable, low corrosion resistance, easy to be infested. Discoloration of wood can also become a problem.
Typical uses
Used to make furniture, woodwork, floors, spinning bowls, ornaments, wall paneling, patterned veneer, paneling and wood ware, etc.