Durability:
Very Durable

Workability:
Not Workable

Price Rating:
Very Expensive

Weight:
1010 kg/m3

Typical Tree Height:
23-30m

Trunk Diameter:
0.5-0.6m

Length Ranges:
1.8-4m

Width Ranges:
100-250mm

Description:

Greenheart

The heartwood of Greenheart is typically a pale olive green colour with darker streaks. The yellow-green sapwood is similar in colour to the heartwood. Grain/Texture: The grain tends to be straight to interlocked. It is a fine to medium grain with good natural luster. Extremely durable, Heartwood is used in marine environments for jetties and the lke

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Material Type:
Hardwood

Also Called:
Demerara Greenheart, Viruviru, Demerara

Durability Notes:
Greenheart is very durable, and is also resistant to most insect attacks. Greenheart is also considered to be one of the best-suited woods for use in marine environments, and has good weathering characteristics

Seasoning:
The drying and seasoning of Greenheart is dependant on a number of factors; the speed in which it is processed after felling and logging, the method of drying and the specific kilns or location (if air dried). Generally the care taken by those processing the wood will have an impact on its drying and seasoning. As an overview; Greenheart - Trees are commonly girdled for air drying, this reduces impact on the grade and quality of the wood. Prone to surface cracking. The wood is expected to move very little in service. Please note that all wood is liable to move when in service plus there can be dimensional change. The extent of this will depend on; the stability of the species itself, the conditions it is exposed to, the coating, decoration and protection. You will find more information about the suitability of this wood, for any proposed application, by using our interactive system and the filters shown.

Properties:
Greenheart is somewhat challenging to work due to its density. It has a tolerable to high blunting effect on cutters. Gluing can be challenging in some pieces and precautions for gluing tropical species should be followed. Turns and finishes well.

Typical Uses:
Boatbuilding, docks, decking, posts, fishing rods, pool cues, and other turned wood items.

Moisture Content:
Varies

Possible Health Risks:
Cardiac and intestinal disorders and throat irritation. Splinters and poisonous

Wood Worker's Thoughts:
Hard, durable and heavy - often used marine environments.

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