Southern Magnolia
Scientific Name: | Magnolia grandiflora |
Location: | southeastern USA |
Dried Weight: | 35lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 1,000lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 5,450lbf /in2 |
Southern Magnolia has a wide sapwood which is creamy white to grayish color, while the heartwood has a medium to dark brown color. The grain is straight and it has a medium to fine uniform texture. The wood has a moderate natural lustre. The end grain is diffuse-porous. Southern Magnolia is rated as non-durable to perishable in regards to decay. The wood is easy to work with and turns, glues, stains, and finishes well.