Zanthoxylum flavum - Syn. Fagara flavaZanthoxylum flavum - Syn. Fagara flava

West Indian satinwood

Botanical Name : Zanthoxylum flavum – Syn. Fagara flava – French Name : Citronnier

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Description

  • -Height: 40 ‘
    -Diameter : 1’-2 ‘
    -Lifespan :
    -Growth :
  • -Weight : 4.65 lbs / pmp
    -Hardness : 1820 lbs
    – Color: Cream, dark on exposure to pale orange or golden beige
    -Sapwood : not very distinct, whitish yellow
    -Grain : cross-wire, irregular
    -Texture : Fine, uniform, high luster
    -Working : Difficult with manual tools and machine tools
    -Sawmilling :
    -Blunting : Medium
    -Molding :
    -Planing : Difficult
    -Shaping :
    -Turning : Excellent
    -Carving : Good
    -Boring :
    -Mortising :
    -Sanding :
    -Polishing : Good
    -Finishing :
    -Bending :
    -Nailing :
    -Gluing :
    -Stability :
    -Durability : Low
    -Environment :
    -Uses : cabinet making, marquetry, turning, specialized articles (main
    mirrors and hairbrushes
    -Precautions : Wearing a mask and long sleeves are recommended.
    -Budget price: Very high