Specs
- Common Names
- Florida Cypress
- Scientific Name
- Taxodium distichum
- Origin
- Southeastern United States (Florida)
- Appearance
- Florida Cypress heartwood varies from light yellow-brown to reddish-brown, often with darker streaks. The wood has a straight grain with a medium texture. It exhibits a moderate natural luster.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 26-33 lbs/ft3 (410-530 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 510 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 6,900 lbf/in2 (47.6 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 1,010,000 lbf/in2 (6.97 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 4,060 lbf/in2 (28.0 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 3.2%, Tangential: 5.3%, Volumetric: 8.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.7
- Durability
- Rated as moderately durable to durable; resistant to decay and insect attacks.
- Workability
- Florida Cypress wood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It has good nailing and screwing properties, but pre-drilling is recommended. It can be stained, painted, and finished easily. The wood is known for its excellent dimensional stability and resistance to warping.
