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Elm,White (Ulmus americana)
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| Other names: |
Water elm, swamp elm, soft elm (USA); orhamwood (Canada)
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Canada, USA
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A coarse-textured, strong, tough, medium-density wood; usually straight-grained, but can be interlocked. Has good bending properties. The heartwood is a pale reddish brown.
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Good
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36lb/cubic foot (580kg/cubic meter)
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Boat-building, cooperage, furniture, agricultural implements.
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| Finishing: |
Good
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