Ulmus americanaUlmus americana

American White Elm

Botanical Name : Ulmus americana – French Name : Orme Gris d’Am?rique

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Description

  • -Height : 100 ‘
    -Diameter : 3 ‘
    -Lifespan : 175 years (300 years old)
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 2.90 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 830 lbs
    -Color : pale brown to reddish brown
    -Sapwood : Greyish white to pale brown
    -Grain : Straight, casual interlock
    -Texture : Coarse
    -Machining : Good with manual tools (Sharpening adequate)
    -Sawmilling : Good to medium
    -Blunting : Medium
    -Molding :
    -Planing : Low
    -Shaping : Low
    -Turning : Good
    -Boring : Very good
    -Mortising : Good
    -Sanding : Good
    -Polishing : Good
    -Finishing : Good
    -Bending : Good
    -Nailing : Good
    -Gluing : Good
    -Stability: Medium
    -Durability: Low
    -Environment:
    -Uses : Boxes & Packaging, Cooperage, Sports Equipment, Boxes & Packaging, Furniture, Paper, Decorative Veneers
    -Precautions:
    -Budgetary price : Low to medium