The black ash tree is an important part of many types of forests and is linked to many other species across its range. Black Ash wood is undoubtedly this tree’s best and most valued product. Black ash wood is tough, …
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Avodire wood doesn’t last long because it doesn’t resist rot or decay and is easy for insects to get into. Avodire wood has been used in furniture for a long time because it has a naturally shiny surface that gives …
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The wood, called araracanga is very strong and lasts long. It is often taken from the wild and sold overseas. Araracanga heartwood is orange to light brown and sometimes has large pink veins. It is easily distinguished from the 3 …
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The apricot tree, or Prunus armeniaca, is a small, leafless tree that grows in northern China and is mostly grown for its fruit. However, there are pure stands of trees in Tibet on mountain slopes in sparse woods at altitudes …
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It is hard to find apple trees that are large enough to be used to create lumber since they are frequently cut to keep the fruit low to the ground. When used, Apple wood has a high rate of shrinking …
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Anjan is an Indian tree called Hardwickia binata. It grows about 25 to 30 m tall. It is a small to large tree with branches that hang down. The tree’s bark is a grayish brown color with deep cracks and …
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Andiroba is a tropical wood from Central and South America that feels like real mahogany. The reddish-brown heartwood comes in shades ranging from medium to dark, giving any room a cozy, warm feel. Carapa guianensis, also called “Andiroba,” is a …
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Amoora is a hardwood with a beautiful, soft texture and good wood for making cabinets and furniture. Amoora wood looks like dark redwoods from Africa called meranti and sapele or mahogany. The seeds are big compared to other plants, and …
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In northeastern Brazil, Amendoim Wood is a fast-growing species that is not very well known. Pterogyne Nitens is a plant that grows in subtropical and tropical areas, between about 80 meters and 1,400 meters above sea level. It grows in …
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Amboyna wood refers to the burl wood of any of the Pterocarpus species. Exotic wood comes from the Indonesian island of Ambon, where a lot of the carved wood is thought to have been exported. The correct way to say …
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