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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

  • VERY GOOD
    Furniture and cabinetry.
  • GOOD
    Joinery and decorative applications.
  • USABLE
    General woodworking projects.
  • NOT GOOD
    Outdoor use without treatment due to its moderate durability and resistance to decay.

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

  • VERY GOOD
    Furniture and cabinetry.
  • GOOD
    Joinery and decorative applications.
  • USABLE
    General woodworking projects.
  • NOT GOOD
    Outdoor use without treatment due to its moderate durability and resistance to decay.
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