Laburnum
Scientific Name: | Laburnum anagyroides |
Location: | Central and Southern Europe |
Dried Weight: | 53lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 2,015lbf |
Crushing Strength: | not available |
Laburnum has a heartwood that ranges from orangish brown to a darker violet brown color which will darken with age. The sapwood is a pale yellow color. The grain is straight and it has a fine even texture. The wood gives off a good natural lustre. The end grain is ring-porous. Laburnum is rated as durable in regards to decay. It is easy to work with and has excellent turning properties. It is favoured as a carving wood.