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Sassafras
| Common Name: | Sassafras |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Sassafras Albidum |
| Characteristics of the Tree: | This tree can reach a height of 42m (78ft) with a 1.5m (5ft) diameter trunk in ideal growing locations. |
| Characteristics of the Wood: | It has a course open grain, is relatively light weight and has a pleasant smell when machining. The thin sapwood is pale tan while the heartwood runs from light to medium tan. |
| Common Uses: | Furniture, cabinetry, paneling, millwork |
| Workability: | Can be worked with easily with hand and machine tools. It accepts glues well. |
| Finishing: | It stains well and can be polished to a good finish. |
| Average Dry Weight: | 520kg/m3 (32lb/ft3) |
| Source Information: | “Native Trees of the Midwest” Purdue Uni. Press |