Poculi // Berlinia spp

Poculi lumber wood, Berlinia spp lumber for woodworking
"Distinguished and alluring like zebrawood, this masterpiece of Mother Nature unveils a gorgeous, rosey hue that will captivate your artisan's imagination. In your hand, it feels robust and demanding -- yet yields effortlessly and offers a delightful ease akin to the finest of exotic woods."
 
color of Poculi
Color Range
Pale or light pinkish tan with frequent darker stripes of brown
other names for Poculi
Other Names
Ebiara, Berlinia, Poculi, Red Zebrawood
uses for Poculi
Some Typical Uses
Decorative items, turnings, home furnishings, furniture
the Poculi tree
What's the Tree Like?
This is a massive tree that can be as large as 130 feet tall, and more than 5 feet in diameter
Poculi grows in Africa
map of where Poculi grows
Weight

3.75

lbs /Bd. Ft.
4.75% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

1280

Janka Rating
-0.78% softer than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.72

Specific Gravity
12.50% more dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Somewhat Difficult 7/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 3/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Easy 2/10
Red Oak