ABURA

ABURA

FAMILY: Combretaceae
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Terminalia Superba

TREE DESCRIPTION

Abura trees can grow up to 30-50 meters in height, with trunk diameters reaching up to 1 meter. The bark is typically greyish-brown and becomes rough with age, exhibiting shallow fissures.

WOOD DESCRIPTION

  • Color: The heartwood ranges from pale yellow to light brown, sometimes with darker streaks, while the sapwood is light yellow and is well-defined.
  • Grain: Generally straight but can be interlocked.
  • Texture: Fine to medium, resulting in a smooth finish.

PROPERTY AND APPLICATION

  • Properties: Abura wood is lightweight, moderately durable, and has good dimensional stability. It is easy to work with and finishes well.
  • Applications: Commonly used in furniture, cabinetry, joinery, and for decorative veneers. It is also suitable for interior applications where light weight and moderate durability are desirable.

HOW TO USE IT

ABURA

FAMILY: Combretaceae
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Terminalia Superba

TREE DESCRIPTION

Abura trees can grow up to 30-50 meters in height, with trunk diameters reaching up to 1 meter. The bark is typically greyish-brown and becomes rough with age, exhibiting shallow fissures.

WOOD DESCRIPTION

  • Color: The heartwood ranges from pale yellow to light brown, sometimes with darker streaks, while the sapwood is light yellow and is well-defined.
  • Grain: Generally straight but can be interlocked.
  • Texture: Fine to medium, resulting in a smooth finish.

PROPERTY AND APPLICATION

  • Properties: Abura wood is lightweight, moderately durable, and has good dimensional stability. It is easy to work with and finishes well.
  • Applications: Commonly used in furniture, cabinetry, joinery, and for decorative veneers. It is also suitable for interior applications where light weight and moderate durability are desirable.

HOW TO USE IT

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