Cedrela Calantas
Applications
  • Joinery
Density
  • 480
Region
  • Asia Pacific
Surian
Cedrela Calantas

Heartwood reddish brown. Sapwood narrow, pale red and distinctive. Texture moderately coarse. Grain often interlocked. Characteristic cedar odour. The wood is very similar to that of Australian red cedar. Also known as Kalantas, Red Cedar.

Properties

Density 480
Modulus Of Rupture Mpa Dry 65
Radial Shrinkage 4%
Hardness (Janka) (KN) 2.0
finish Excellent
Durability Durable
Machining Good
Split Resistance Screwing Good
Split Resistance Nailing Good
Gluing Fair
Growing Region Asia Pacific
Specific Gravity 0.45
Modulus Of Elasticity Gpa Dry 8
Tangential Shrinkage 7%
Stability Good
SUSCEPTIBLE TO LYCTUS BORER Yes
Availability Available
Surian