California laurel

Wood species California laurel

English name California laurel

Alternative name Oregon myrtle, California Bay Laurel, Pepperwood, Spicebush, Cinnamon bush, Peppernut tree, Headache tree, Mountain laurel, Balm of Heaven

Botanical name Umbellularia californica

Type Hardwood

Tree size / Height 24 - 30 m

Trunk / Diameter 0,6 - 1,2 m

Location United States

More information Wikipedia

Specific gravity 0.51

Specific gravity (12% MC)

Janka Hardness 5650 lbf

Modulus of rupture 66,9 MPa

Elastic Modulus 8,45 GPa

Crushing Strength 38,9 MPa

Shrinkage Radial 2,8%
Tangential 8,1%
Volumetric 11,9%
T/R Ratio 2,9

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