Spanish Cedar

Specs

Common Names

Spanish Cedar

Scientific Name

Cedrela odorata

Origin

Central and South America

Appearance

Spanish Cedar heartwood ranges from light pinkish-brown to reddish-brown, often with darker streaks. The wood has a straight to interlocked grain with a fine to medium texture.

Avg. Dried Weight

25-35 lbs/ft3 (400-560 kg/m3)

Janka Hardness

600 lbf

Modulus of Rupture

9,350 lbf/in2 (64.4 MPa)

Elastic Modulus

1,230,000 lbf/in2 (8.5 GPa)

Crushing Strength

5,420 lbf/in2 (37.4 MPa)

Shrinkage

Radial: 3.4%, Tangential: 5.7%, Volumetric: 9.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.7

Durability

Rated as moderately durable; resistant to termite attacks.

Workability

Spanish Cedar wood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It has good nailing and screwing properties. The wood finishes well and can be polished to a smooth surface. It has good dimensional stability and is resistant to warping.