Cocuswood
Scientific Name: | Brya ebenus |
Location: | Caribbean |
Dried Weight: | 72lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 3,700lbf |
Crushing Strength: | not available |
Cocuswood has a heartwood that is medium to dark reddish brown in color, which will darken with age. The sapwood is a pale yellow color. The grain is usually straight and it has a fine even texture. The wood gives off a good natural lustre. The end grain is diffuse-porous. Cocuswood is rated as durable to very durable in regards to decay. The wood is easy to work with.