Lemonwood

Lemonwood (Calycophyllum candidissimum)

Common Names: Lemonwood, Degame

Distribution: Cuba and Central America

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a light brown to pale yellowish color. Sapwood is lighter in color

Janka Hardness: 1,880 lb_f

Density: 4.25 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 4.8%

Tangential (width): 8.6%,

Volumetric (total): 13.2%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.8

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Besides the standard  health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Lemonwood.

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Archery bows, carvings, turned objects and fishing rods.