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Purple plum tree scientific name12/15/2023 Prices are likely to be high for a domestic wood. Most commonly sold in turning blanks or other small sections. Pricing/Availability: Not commercially available in lumber form due to very small tree sizes, Plum is most commonly seen among hobbyists and other small specialty woodworkers and related retailers. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information. Odor:Plum has a distinct scent while being worked that is reminiscent of pumpkin or squash.Īllergies/Toxicity: Although there have been no adverse health effects reported for Plum, the closely related Black Cherry has been reported to cause respiratory effects. Care must be taken when surfacing irregular grain or knots to avoid tearout. Workability: Areas with straight and clear grain are easy to work with hand or machine tools. Grain/Texture:Has a fine texture with close grain and a slight natural luster.Įndgrain: Semi-ring-porous to diffuse-porous small pores, sometimes arranged diagonally, numerous to very numerous solitary and radial multiples of 2-3 mineral/gum deposits occasionally present, though not easily seen with lens growth rings usually distinct due to a concentration of earlywood pores parenchyma marginal medium to wide rays, spacing normal. Because of the small size of plum trees, swirled or irregular grain, as well as knots and other defects are common. Modulus of Rupture: 12,810 lb f/in 2 (88.4 MPa)Įlastic Modulus: 1,478,000 lb f/in 2 (10.19 GPa)Ĭolor/Appearance: Plum heartwood can exhibit a cornucopia of colors, typically a yellowish brown, with streaks of pink, orange, red, purple, olive, or gray mixed in. *Estimated hardness based on specific gravity It forms a small, rounded tree with early blossoms.Distribution: Widely cultivated in temperate areas worldwide ‘Newport’ is the most cold-hardy selection.
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