Magnolia

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

Common Name: Magnolia

Distribution: Southeastern United States

Color/Appearance: Very wide sapwood is a creamy white to grayish color. Comparatively narrow heartwood color ranges from a medium
to dark brown, sometimes with green, purple or black streaks.

Janka Hardness: 1,020 lb_f

Density: 2.92 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 5.4%

Tangential (width): 6.6%,

Volumetric (total): 12.3%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.2

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Species in the Magnolia genus have been reported to cause asthma-like symptoms and runny nose.

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Veneer, plywood, interior trim, upholstered furniture frames and general utility wood.