Azobe timber
Code: MDAZOB1Wood speciesAzobeTree familyOchnaceae family (Ochnaceae)Wood typeDeciduousHardnessSolid woodLophira 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: stableWood speciesAzobeTree familyOchnaceae family (Ochnaceae)Wood typeDeciduousHardnessSolid woodAnother card
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