Albizzia
- Origin
- Solomon Islands, PNG & Moluccas
- Above ground
- Class 4
- In ground
- Class 4
Sapele
Entandrophragma cylindricum
A mahogany-like African hardwood used for doors, windows, furniture and feature joinery.
Harper Timber sources Sapele for joinery & mouldings. Ask us about sizes, grades, pricing and availability.
At a glance
- Botanical name
- Entandrophragma cylindricum
- Origin
- Africa
- Durability above ground
- Class 4 up to 7 years
- Durability in ground
- Class 4 up to 5 years
- Density (approx. air-dry)
- 640 kg/m³
- Colour
- Medium to dark reddish-brown
- Grain & texture
- Interlocked grain with a striking ribbon figure
Uses
Similar species
American Rock Maple
- Origin
- North America
- Above ground
- Class 4
- In ground
- Class 4
American White Oak
- Origin
- North America
- Above ground
- Class 4
- In ground
- Class 3
Baltic Pine
- Origin
- Europe
- Above ground
- Class 4
- In ground
- Class 4
Durability class (AS 5604) is the expected life of the heartwood exposed to the weather. Above ground: Class 1 40+ years, Class 2 15–40 years, Class 3 7–15 years, Class 4 up to 7 years. In ground contact: Class 1 25+ years, Class 2 15–25 years, Class 3 5–15 years, Class 4 up to 5 years. Density is approximate. Availability changes, so please contact us to confirm stock.
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