Picea sitchensisPicea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Botanical Name : Picea sitchensis – French Name : ?pinette de Sitka

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Description

  • -Height : 120 ‘
    -Diameter : 3’-6 ‘(Max 14’)
    -Lifespan :
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 2.35 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 510 lbs
    -Color: pinkish yellow to pale brown, sometimes purplish hue, dark on exposure
    -Sapwood : Not very distinct – Creamy white to pale yellow
    -Grain : Straight, regular
    -Texture : Fine, uniform
    -Machining : Good with manual tools
    -Sawmilling : Good
    -Discast: Light
    -Molding : Very good
    -Planing : Very good
    -Shaping :
    -Turning : Very good
    -Boring : Very good
    -Mortising : Very good
    -Sanding : Good
    -Polishing : Good
    -Finishing : Excellent
    -Bending : Medium to good
    -Nailing : Good
    -Gluing : Excellent
    -Stability:
    -Durability: Low
    -Environment:
    -Uses : Lumber, cooperage, packaging, furniture, doors, blinds, cabinet making, musical instruments, aeronautics, oars, boards, shipbuilding.
    -Precautions : Wearing a mask and long sleeves are recommended
    -Budgetary price : High