| THE TREE |
| Natural Range | Pacific Coastal region of the U.S., from far southwestern Oregon to central California. |
| Stature | Grows to heights of 300 feet and diameters of 12 feet. |
| THE WOOD |
| Appearance | Heartwood's color ranges from a light cherry to a dark mahogany. Sapwood is white. Very straight-grained and coarsely textured. |
| Weight | 28 lbs/ft3 @ 12% moisture content |
| Hardness | 450 lbf (kiln-dried) |
| Workability | Machines well, though splinters easily on the end grain. Holds nails well and takes paint and finishes reasonably well. Glues best with alkaline adhesives. |
| Durability | Dings and mars easily; resistant to very resistant to decay, with old growth material being the most resistant. |
