• Azobe timber

    Code: MDAZOB1
    Wood species
    Azobe
    Tree family
    Ochnaceae family (Ochnaceae)
    Wood type
    Deciduous
    Hardness
    Solid wood

    Lophira alata

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    Azobe

    Ekki, Azobe

    Origin: West Africa

    Use: Shipbuilding, harbour construction, exterior finishing

    Colour: Dark maroon

    Height of tree: 30 – 46 m.

    Texture: Large

    Processing: Good

    Resistance: Very high resistance to decay and insects, very high resistance to changes in weather conditions

    Average density at 12% moisture content: 1.06 g/cm3
    Longitudinal shrinkage T per cent: 10.3
    Transverse shrinkage R per cent: 7.3
    Stability: stable