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Trade or Common Name: Teak
Local Name: Teca
Botanical Name: Tectona grandis
Family: Verbenaceae
The Tree: Teak is very fast growing, and on
favorable sites may reach 130 to 150 feet in height with clear boles of 80 to 90 feet. The
trunks are cylindrical to fluted and may reach 3 to 5 feet in diameter.
Status: Teak has been heavily exploited for
more than a century and is increasingly difficult to obtain. It is listed as endangered.
The Wood: Teak is a beautiful golden to dark brown,
sometimes reddish brown, with a straight grain, sometimes wavy. Teak is rich in natural
oils, is easily worked, and dresses to a very smooth finish. Because of its natural oils,
teak is very durable and resistant to moisture and the drying effects of exposure to
weather. Teak is unique in that it does not cause rust or corrosion when in contact with
metal.
Uses: Teak is a very valuable wood and is
prized throughout the world. It is sought for the decks, trim and detail work in expensive
boats, and fine furniture, flooring, carving, joinery, cabinetwork, paneling, turnery and
veneer.
Availability: We
plant teak only in pure plantings and normally have teak trees available from
the current and upcoming plantings.
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