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Image Date

2018

Properties / Facts

can feel oily/greasy but doesn't affect gluing, fastens well, resistant against decay (particularly old growth)

Common Names (additional)

Bald Cypress, southern Cypress, Swamp Cypress, tidewater cypress, Pecky/Peggy Cypress

Scientific Name

Taxodium distichum

Janka Hardness

510 lbf (2,270 N)

Classification

softwood

Geographic Origin

South Eastern United States

Modern Region

South Eastern United States

Modern / Specialty Uses

boat hulls, boat decking, hollow log of tree as water piping in 1798, outdoor construction, bee keeping equipment

Sample Material

wood shaving

Surface Plane

end grain

Magnification

x 400

Photographer

Harriet Cassell

Keywords

Manning Rare Woods, Furniture Department, Cypress

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