Greenheart - (Ocotea rodiei) - is an evergreen, usually dominant or co-dominant; it grows to a maximum of 40 inches in diameter and 130 feet in height, but on average 18-25 inches in diameter and 100 feet in height. Boles are generally cylindrical, straight and 50-80 feet long.
The wood is straight grained to interlocked grained, fine in texture, uniform, lustrous and cold to the touch. When the wood is fresh cut, it is strongly aromatic but becomes odorless and tasteless when dry. The wood is also usually free of knots and other defects.
Greenheart is an excellent timber for many uses, but is most highly regarded for marine construction because of its high resistance to marine borers and high resistance to fungi and termites. The timber’s resistance to destructive agencies is further supported by exceptionally high strength properties, qualifying it for numerous uses where durability, strength and good wearing qualities are essential.
Other names for Greenheart are bibiru, sipiri, rora, kwatuk, sipu, bibiju, beeberoe, sipiroe, groenhartbloom, gruenholz, gruenherzbaum, and bibirubaum
The wood is straight grained to interlocked grained, fine in texture, uniform, lustrous and cold to the touch. When the wood is fresh cut, it is strongly aromatic but becomes odorless and tasteless when dry. The wood is also usually free of knots and other defects.
Greenheart is an excellent timber for many uses, but is most highly regarded for marine construction because of its high resistance to marine borers and high resistance to fungi and termites. The timber’s resistance to destructive agencies is further supported by exceptionally high strength properties, qualifying it for numerous uses where durability, strength and good wearing qualities are essential.
Other names for Greenheart are bibiru, sipiri, rora, kwatuk, sipu, bibiju, beeberoe, sipiroe, groenhartbloom, gruenholz, gruenherzbaum, and bibirubaum