Ocotea rodiaei - Syn. Chlorocardium rodiaeiOcotea rodiaei - Syn. Chlorocardium rodiaei

Greenheart – Demerara Greenheart

Botanical Name : Ocotea rodiaei – Syn. Chlorocardium rodiaei – French Name : Greenheart

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Description

  • -Height : 70-100 ‘(Max 130’)
    -Diameter : 1-2 ‘(Max 3’)
    -Lifespan :
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 5.65 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 2360 lbs
    -color: light olive green to dark green or blackish, dark veining
    -Sapwood : Little distinct, wide, pale yellow or greenish
    -Grain : Straight, interlocked
    -Texture : Fine, uniform, lustrous
    -Machining :
    -Sawmilling : Difficult
    -Blunting : Medium to important
    -Molding : Difficult
    -Planing : Medium
    -Shaping : Difficult
    -Turning : Good
    -Boring : Difficult
    -Mortising : Difficult
    -Sanding :
    -Polishing : Good
    -Finishing : Difficult
    -Bending : Medium to good
    -Nailing : Hard (Pre-drilling)
    -Gluing : Medium
    -Stability: Medium
    -Durability: Very good
    -Environment:
    -Uses : Heavy Construction, Pool Cue, Folding, Floors, Naval Construction, Special Projects, Turning, Tanks
    -Precautions : Wearing a mask, gloves and long sleeves is recommended.
    -Budgetary price : High