Most likely American persimmon; alternatives include black gum or another small hardwood.
Diospyros virginiana · Hardwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Native to the eastern and southeastern United States, extending into parts of the Midwest and southern Ontario.
- Hardness
- Janka about 2,220 lbf — Very Hard.
- Durability
- Moderately Durable; heartwood has useful decay resistance, while sapwood is more vulnerable to insects and rot outdoors.
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Grain Pattern
Usually straight to occasionally interlocked, fine and even textured; the image shows standing bark and a fresh cross-cut, not enough to assess figure or sawing pattern.
Color & Appearance
Heartwood ranges gray-brown to dark brown, sometimes nearly black; sapwood is pale cream. Fresh cuts may darken moderately with light and oxidation.
Hardness (Janka)
Janka about 2,220 lbf — Very Hard.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Moderately Durable; heartwood has useful decay resistance, while sapwood is more vulnerable to insects and rot outdoors.
Value & Age
Approximately $8–$20 per board foot for clear, kiln-dried domestic stock; figured or exceptionally dark heartwood may cost more.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- The tree appears mature, but the sample’s age cannot be estimated reliably from this outdoor photograph; the cut surface looks recent.
Common Uses
Tool handles, flooring, furniture, turnery, cabinetry, billiard cues, and specialty components.
Geographic Origin
Native to the eastern and southeastern United States, extending into parts of the Midwest and southern Ontario.
Workability
Dense but workable with sharp tools; can blunt edges, and interlocked grain may tear during planing. Sands, glues, and finishes well when properly dried.
Finish Recommendations
Use a penetrating oil, shellac, lacquer, or polyurethane after thorough drying and sanding; test for uneven absorption between sapwood and heartwood.
Notable Features
Very dense, heavy wood with excellent wear resistance; dark heartwood is uncommon and prized.