Ostrya virginianaOstrya virginiana

Eastern Hophornbeam

Botanical Name : Ostrya virginiana – French Name : Ostryer de Virginie

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Description

  • -Height : 40′-60 ‘
    -Diameter : 1’-2 ‘
    -Lifespan :
    -Growth :
  • -Weight : 4.00 lbs / pmp
    -Hardness : 1860 lbs
    -Color: Whitish to yellowish-white sometimes with a red hue
    -Sapwood : Whitish, large
    -Grain : Straight
    -Texture : Medium, uniform
    -Working : Difficult with manual tools and machine tools
    -Sawmilling :
    -Blunting :
    -Molding :
    -Planing : Very difficult
    -Shaping :
    -Turning : Good
    -Carving :
    -Boring :
    -Mortising :
    -Sanding :
    -Polishing :
    -Finishing : Good
    -Bending : Low
    -Nailing : Pre-drilling required
    -Gluing : Good
    -Stability : Low
    -Durability : Low
    -Environment :
    -Uses : Furniture, Tools, Rods, Agricultural vehicles, Axes, Machine parts
    -Precautions : Wearing long sleeves is recommended.
    -Budget price: medium to high