Simarouba
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The TreeA large unbuttressed tree reaching a height of 50m with bole diameters of 0.5m to 1m producing clear boles of up to 30m that are cylindrical but highly tapered.
The TimberThe timber is whitish or straw-coloured with no differentiation between the heartwood and sapwood.There are occasional oily streaks. The timber is lustrous with a medium texture and a straight grain.
DryingThis timber is easy to dry with little or no degrade.
StrengthIn bending and compression similar to obeche but the MOE is twice that of obeche.
Working QualitiesEasy - Achieves a good finish.
Latin NameSimarouba amara
Also known asMarupa (Brazil and Peru), Acajou blanc (French Guiana)
Wood TypeHardwood
TreatabilityEasy
Moisture-
TextureMedium
OriginVenezuela, Guianas, Brazil