Salmwood
Freijo (Cordia spp. (C. alliodora, C. goeldiana))
Common names: Laurel Blanco, jennywood, Spanish elm, Ecuador laurel, cypre, salmwood
Distribution : From Southern Mexico to Brazil
Color/appearance : Heartwood color ranges from light yellowish to medium brown, sometimes with darker streaks. Lighter portions of heartwood aren’t clearly demarcated from sapwood.
Janka hardness: 890 lbf
Density: 2.92 lbf
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness):3.9%
Tangential (width): 6.7%,
Volumetric (total): 10.3%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.7
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Freijo has been reported as a sensitizer. Usually most common reactions simply include skin irritation. Sawdust has also been reported to cause dry hands, as well as excessive thirst.
Sustainability: CITES: No, IUCN: No
Common Uses: Veneer, furniture, turned objects, cabinetry, boat-building, and mill-work