Bete
TREE DATA: The mature tree is reported to be about 50 feet (15 m) high, with a trunk diameter of 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 m). It produces fairly straight stems that are often fluted over small buttresses.
REGION: Africa.
COUNTRY: Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda.
SAPWOOD COLOR: The well demarcated sapwood is described as pinkish gray or light brown in color.
HEARTWOOD COLOR: The heartwood is initially pink, but it turns to a golden brown color upon exposure and usually has a golden luster.
COMMON USES: Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Desks, Dining-room furniture, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Joinery, Mine timbers.
MOVEMENT IN SERVICE: Dimensional stability after seasoning is reported to vary from fair to good.
|
BETE |
GREEN |
DRY |
UNIT |
|
Specific Gravity |
|
0.59 |
|
|
Density (Air-dry) |
|
45 |
Lbs/cu.ft. |