Pucte
(Bucida buceras), also refered to as bullet tree, black olive tree.Family: COMBRETACEAE
Origins: From South Florida through Central America to the Guianas.
General Characteristics:
Working Properties and Uses: |
This timber is difficult to work with both hand or machine tools, but can be finished to a very high standard. It is used for flooring and furniture (visible) parts. Good for outdoor use. |
Heartwood: |
Yellowish brown to greenish olive brown. Very lustrous. |
Sapwood: |
Paler but not clearly defined. |
Grain: |
From straight to irregular. |
Texture: |
Fine to medium. |
Durability: |
Durable to very durable. |
Kilning: |
Fairly easy to kiln dry. |
Shrinkage: |
Small. |
Strength: |
A strong timber. |
Weight: |
920 to 930 kg./cu.m. |
Alternative Species |
Greenheart |
References: |
Various publications. |
