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Veneer Red Gum
BackWood speciesRed Gum
Bot. NameLiquidambar styraciflua
Tradename EnSatin Walnut, Sweet Gum, Red Gum
Type
Deciduous tree
Price
Color
Rose,
Red,
Light Brown
Thickness
0.6 /
0.9 mm
Wood Structure
Quarter Cut
SurfaceSmooth
TreatmentNatural
Country of harvestNorth America
Usages
Interior,
Furniture,
Door
Certification
available as FSC-CW
Note
Detailed Description
The tree grows up to 45 m high and reaches diameters of up to about 150 cm. However, the dimensions are usually smaller. It is usually associated with other hardwoods such as oak, ash, hickory etc.
Tradenames and other names
Bot. Name: Liquidambar styraciflua
Tradename De: Satin Nussbaum, Amberbaum, Sweet Gum
Tradename En: Satin Walnut, Sweet Gum, Red Gum
Properties
Raw density: 520 - 580 Kg/m3
Occurrence
The Red Gum is native to North and Central America and the southern regions of the USA.
Characteristic and wood color
Sapwood and heartwood are sharply separated. The sapwood is broad and whitish, usually with a reddish shimmer. The heartwood is brown to reddish brown and streaked with darker veins, making it very decorative.
