East African Cypress

Name	East African Cypress (Cupressus spp.)
Type	Softwood.
Other Names	Also known as cypress.
Sources	Consists of several species mainly concentrated around the Mediterranean as well as Australia, California, and Asia Minor.
Appearance	Straight grained and fine, even texture with orange to pinkish brown heartwood and pale-colored sapwood.
Physical Props	Light, low to moderate strength and stiffness, moderate shock resistance, good stability in service, and excellent decay resistance. Not suitable for steam bending.
Working Props	Works reasonably well although knots can be troublesome and care needed to prevent chip-out on end-grain. Screws, nails, glues and finishes well, accepting most any finish satisfactorily. Ideal for exterior construction where wood is in contact with ground.
Uses	Used for joinery, ship/boat building, chest and closet lining, and utility furniture.
Comments	Tends to be quite knotty.