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Albizia
| Name | Albizia (Albizia spp.) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as okuro, ayinre, and sifou. |
| Sources | Includes heavy albizia, red nongo, and white nongo (over 30 species). Grows in southern half of Africa. |
| Appearance | Coarse texture with irregular, often interlocked grain. Heartwood is red-brown to chocolate-brown, at times with a purplish tinge. |
| Physical Props | Fairly heavy, low stiffness and shock resistance, high crushing strength, moderate bending strength, and low movement in service. |
| Working Props | Can be challenging to work due to fine dust, blunting effects on tools, and irregular grain. Pre-drilling recommended for screwing or nailing. Finishes ok although filling of grain required for a smooth surface. |
| Uses | Has many uses including marine construction, flooring, vehicle bodywork, various furniture components, boxes, crates, beams, joists, interior construction, and veneer. |
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