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Tree Data
The tree attains a height of 150 to 200 feet (45 to 60 m), with a trunk diameter of 30 to 72 inches (80 to180 cm). Boles are often straight, of good form, and are free of branches to about 100 feet (30 m).

Sapwood Color
The sapwood is light brown in color, and is well demarcated from the heartwood. It is reported to be up to 2 inches (0.50 cm) wide.

Heartwood Color
The heartwood matures from pink-brown to deep red-brown or purple-brown in color.

Grain
The grain is usually broadly interlocked, producing a ribbon figure or a wide, often irregular stripe on quartersawn surfaces.

Texture
Texture is reported to be medium.

Luster
Wood surfaces are reported to be lustrous.

Odor
The wood has a faint cedar-like scent.

Movement in Service
The timber is reported to have moderate dimensional stability after seasoning, and tends to show medium movement in use.

Natural Durability
The wood is slightly resistant, or moderately durable, to durable. The heartwood is moderately resistant to termites and marine borers. Resistance to Impregnation The heartwood is reported to be rather resistant to preservative impregnation.

Effect on Metals
The wood may cause corrosion in iron and materials with iron content.

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