In all trees sapwood is the living wood that is found just under the bark.
What color is sheesham wood.
The sheesham wood is available in various colors like reddish brown golden brown etc.
African blackwood dalbergia melanoxylon.
Keep in mind that some of this beautiful coloring will not stay.
The wood ranges from dark amber to reddish brown similar to mahogany or teak.
The properties of the sheesham wood are given as follows.
Sheesham wood ranges from being golden brown to a dark brown or chestnut color with darker streaks that give this wood a rich and lustrous appearance.
Sheesham wood is usually divided into two types.
Its texture ranges from medium to coarse with a natural luster.
It s density hardness and color intensity are lower than other rosewoods but the wood is held in high regard in its native india where it is a very valuable timber.
These two colors can swirl together even on just one piece of wood.
In addition to the stunning variation in color found throughout the wood you will also encounter dark streaks that add to the contrast.
Heartwood which is golden to dark reddish brown in color and sapwood which is white to straw colored.
As the tree grows it produces new sapwood which covers the old sapwood cells.
Sheesham wood ranges in color from a light golden brown to a deeper reddish hue.
This type of wood has dark streaks which enhance the beauty of the furniture product and it looks attractive.
Sheesham cuts relatively easily but the coarse texture dulls blades and cutters.