Name |
Magnolia (Magnolia grandifolia) |
Type |
Hardwood. |
Other Names |
Also known as evergreen magnolia, southern magnolia, sweet magnolia, cucumber wood, black lin, bat tree, and bull bay. |
Sources |
Grows in United States and Britain. |
Appearance |
Generally straight grained with a close uniform texture. Light to dark brown heartwood tinged with yellow or green and yellowish white sapwood. Resembles yellow-poplar. |
Physical Props |
Moderately heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with good shock resistance and steam bending properties. Low natural decay resistance. |
Working Props |
Turns and otherwise machines well, resists splitting, and glues very well. Finishes easily – often painted. Requires little sanding. Stable in service. |
Uses |
Used for venetian-blind slats, cabinet frames, interior furniture and trim, toys, novelties, turned bowls, food containers (does not impart taste or odor), boxes, pallets, doors, dowels, veneer, and pulp. |