Palm

• Color ranges from a lighter tan to a light brown with black fibers. The fibers become sparser the closer it is to the center of the wood.
• Has a fine to medium texture, however, this does not mean the texture is even or uniform.
• Grain is very straight with no growth rings, knots, or defects.
• Durable regarding decay resistance.
• Susceptible to insect attacks.
• Difficult to work with both hand and machine tools. The fibers in the wood contrast with the soft body which may result in the wood to be brittle and splinter.
• The lighter colored body tends to absorb more finish; a sanding sealer is recommended.
• Variety in weight, strength, and hardness properties due to how non-homogenous the wood is.

            ***FUN FACT: Some biofuels are made from decaying palm tree wood. ***