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Zanthoxylum flavum
THE TIMBER:
The heartwood is creamy yellow, darkening on exposure to
light orange or golden tan. The sapwood, almost white near the bark, becomes
progressively darker until it blends into the heartwood. The diffuse-porous
wood is fine textured and has high surface luster. The grain is often interlocked
and wavy, producing very interesting figures. When
freshly cut, this wood has a pleasant, coconut-like sweet
scent. The wood is very strong but seldom used in applications where strength
is seriously challenged.
WORKABILITY:
It is an excellent choice for turning, inlay work and small
decorative items. When highly figured, it is a very showy
wood an its yellow-orange color compliments other darker woods. Its fine
texture and high natural
luster make it an easy wood to polish. Quickly appreciated
when brought to Europe from the New World colonies, this wood has
been a part of our cabinetmaking traditions for more than
300 years. Although its pleasant scent makes it enjoyable
to work, over exposure to the dust can cause skin rashes and respiratory
problems for
some people.
USES:
Uses include turnery, inlays, premium veneer, high-quality
furniture and small novelty items and carvings. |
