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Poculi (Berlinia grandiflora)

Poculi

Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
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Poculi Characteristics

The wood has a striking resemblance to Zebrawood, though slightly less brown with more of a pinkish color. The grain is straight, interlocked, and sometimes irregular.

Color Range

A light tan or yellish pink wood with dark stripes, similar to that of Zebrawood

Other Names

Aben, Berlinia, Ebiara, Ekpogoi, Essabem, M'possa, Melagba, Poculi, Sarkpei

Some Typical Uses

Building construction, Cabinetmaking, Construction, Decorative veneer, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Furniture , Furniture components, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Millwork, Structural work, Truck bodies, Vehicle parts, Veneer

What's the Tree Like?

The trees attain a height of 100 to 130 feet (30 to 40 m), with a trunk diameter of 36 to 48 inches (90 to 120 cm) over occasional fluted, low buttresses. Boles are reported to be often irregular.

Poculi grows in

Africa - Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zaire
 
Poculi Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$4.00 /ea.
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Buy Poculi Hardwood Sample

Poculi Hardwood Sample
  • 1/2'' actual thickness, planed and sande ...
  • Ripped to 3'' ...
  • Samples are milled on all sides, cut squ ...
$11.99
$8.99 /Board Feet
10% off 100+

Buy Poculi 4/4 Lumber

Poculi 4/4 Lumber
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 4''-10'' with the edges still rough. St ...
  • Select & Better ...
$154.90
$128.57 /Pack
10% off 3+ Packs
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Buy Poculi 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet

Poculi 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet
  • A total of 10 board feet (or slightly mo ...
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 3''-8'', with rough edges. Straight lin ...
  • Craft packs contain clear shorts. ...
$253.83
$210.68 /Pack
10% off 3+ Packs
Shipping Included!

Buy Poculi 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet

Poculi 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet
  • Project Packs contain 20 board feet (or ...
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 4''-10'' with the edges still rough. St ...
  • Select & Better ...
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