Ziricote
Continent
Amerika
Origin
Central America
Range
Central America from Mexico to Columbia, here and there in the south of the USA ( Florida) and Brazil. Trees with usable log lengths of more than 5 m and 30 cm in diameter are extremely rare. Ziricote is the heaviest wood in the group comprising more than 250 different species of Cordia.
Properties
Sapwood is white yellowish, the heartwood dark brown with irregular deep black zones. Very decorative when used together with the light sapwood.
Machining
It is very easy and good to machine with all tools.
Seasoning
The wood can be very well and quickly dried but there is a tendency for the ends to split. Care is to be taken to ensure good, careful drying.
Finishing
All surface treatments take well and the wood can be polished well to produce a good finish.
Jointing
Joints with glue, screws and nails are very durable.
Similar woods
Macassar Ebony
Uses
Turneries, carvings. Used as veneer solely for architectural woodwork or inlays.
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