Wood inspector

Family: Myrsinaceae

Common names: Canelon, Palo san antonio

Distribution overview: The natural growth range of Live oak in North America includes the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia. The tree is often found in pure stands, and prefers sandy soils including coastal dunes and ridges near marshes. It grow from sea level up to an altitude of 300 feet (91 m) in most places within its range, and up to 2000 feet (610 m) in Texas.

Tree size: Tree height is 10-20 m

Colors: the heart isWhite, Yellowand the sapwoodWhite, Yellow.The grain isStraight, the textureMediumand the lusterLow

Natural durability: Moderately durable, Non durable

Ease of Drying: Fairly Easy

Response to hand tools: Easy to machine

Turning: Poor results