Species - Domestic
Top portion is finished with water-based finish; bottom with oil-based finish.
Appearance
Color: Heartwood is yellow after cutting & turns deep pinkish tan to warm reddish brown within weeks due to high resin content. Sapwood remains yellow, with occasional blue-black sap stain.
Grain: Dense, with high figuring. Plainsawn is swirled; rift- or quartersawn is primarily pinstriped. Curly or burl grain is rare.
Variations: Moderate color variation.
Availability
Limited.
Origin
North America