African Cedar
Technical species specifications for African Cedar Hardwood Flooring from Fantastic Floor – Discount Exotic and Domestic Hardwood Flooring, Prefinished Solid Flooring, Unfinished Solid Flooring and Engineered Flooring.
Description
African Cedar is nearly 50-70 % whitish-yellow sapwood, which clearly contrasts with the yellow-red to reddish-brown core wood. The timber is somewhat heavier and harder than the American cedar Juniperus virginiana. This fast-growing tree is the largest cedar species in Africa.
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Scientific Name, Other Names:
African Pencil Cedar, Juniperus Procera, Cedrella, Juniper, Mtarakwa, Mwagnati, Ol Tarakwa, Ugandan Juniper
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Our African Cedar is available in Pre-Finished and Unfinised. It is available in 5/8″ and 5/16″ thickness.
Applications:
Parquet, Panels, Pencils, Fences, Cabinets, Home Siding and Roof Shingles
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Tangential Shrinkage:
0.0 %
Radial Shrinkage:
0.0 %
Family:
Cupressaceae
Tree Characteristics:
The tree is reported to develop tapering boles above a fluted base, and may reach a height of 100 to 120 feet upon maturity, with a trunk diameter of 48 to 60 inches.
Geographic Area:
Africa
Color:
The sapwood is white in color and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood. The heartwood is yellowish-brown, darkening to a warm reddish brown color upon exposure.
Photosensitivity:
African Cedar will darken upon prolonged exposure to light.
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Grain:
Grain is reported to be typically straight, but may be spiral, producing an attractive figure on quartersawn surfaces.
Texture:
Fine
Drying Characteristics:
The wood is reported to dry slowly.
Working Characteristics:
The wood is reported to be easy to work with.
Durability Rating:
African Cedar being durable and weather resistant,
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