Kentucky Coffeetree
Scientific Name: | Gymnocladus spp. |
Location: | Eastern North America |
Dried Weight: | 42lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 1,385lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 6,600lbf /in2 |
Kentucky Coffeetree has a heartwood that is orange to reddish brown in color and a sapwood that is yellowish white color. The grain is straight and porous and it has a coarse uneven texture. The end grain is ring-porous. Kentucky is moderately durable to very durable in regards to decay. It is a good wood to work with and glues, stains, and finishes well.