Koto

Koto

Origin: South Africa

Use: Manufacture of veneer, plywood and furniture

Colour: Pale yellow

Height of tree: 20 - 30 m.

Texture: Fine

Processing: Good

Resistance: Very low rot resistance, low insect resistance

Average density at 12% moisture content: 0,51 – 0,59 g/cm3
Longitudinal shrinkage T per cent: 9.6
Transverse shrinkage R per cent: 4.5