Garapa
The South American specie Garapa is also called Brazilian Ash. The tree has a golden to yellow / brown color which darkens with age. The color can change in different lighting. No knots and very little oscillation. The tree will patinate but glow and color can be preserved by oil treatment.
Garapa | |
| Botanical Name | Garapa (Apuleia Leiocarpa) with origin in South America |
| Moisture content | KD: 14% +/-2% |
| Weight | About 850kg/m3 |
| Color | Yellow brown |
| Expected functionality lifespan | About 50 years |
| Dimensional stability | 2* |
| Color extraction class | 1* |
| Durability class | 2* |
| XTwood | Yes |
| EPD | Yes |
| EPD Type | Generic EPD |
| EPD GWP Total A1-A3 | -1.063/m³ |
*scale 1-5, where 1 is best
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