Salix nigraSalix nigra

Black willow – Goodding willow

Botanical Name : Salix nigra – French Name : Saule Noir

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Description

  • -Height : 60′-100 ‘(Max 140’)
    -Diameter : 2 ‘(Max 4’)
    -Lifespan : 70 years (Max 85 years)
    -Growth :
  • -Weight : 2.15 lbs / pmp
    -Hardness : 360 lbs
    – Color: Gray to reddish brown with dark streaks
    -Sapwood : Not very distinct, pale cream, yellow
    -Grain : Interlocked
    -Texture : Medium to fine, Uniform
    -Working : Difficult with manual tools and machine tools
    -Sawmilling :
    -Blunting :
    -Molding :
    -Planing : Medium
    -Shaping :
    -Turning : Medium
    -Carving :
    -Boring : Good
    -Mortising :
    -Sanding: Good
    -Polishing : Medium
    -Finishing : Good
    -Bending : Low to medium
    -Clinking: Low
    -Gluing : Good
    -Stability : Good
    -Durability : Low
    -Environment :
    -Uses : Veneer, pulpwood, furniture, paneling, cooperage, polo balls, sculptures
    Baseball Poles, Baskets, Coffins, Core, Gun Powder, Pulpwood, Tables, Tannin, Turning
    -Precautions : Wearing a mask and long sleeves are recommended.
    -Budget price: Low to medium