Scientific name

Scientific name: Tilia cordata Mill. Syn- T. parviflora ehrh; Tillia Europeea L; Tilia plattyohyllos Scop, Tilia spp; Tilia americana.

Other names

English: Small-leaved Lime, occasionally Small-leaved Linden

Geographic origin

Europe

Description

&;8226; Sapwood and Heartwood: yellowish white getting light brown shades with the passing of time.
&;8226; Fiber: Straight

Capacity of being impregnated

&;8226; Sapwood: Capable of being impregnated
&;8226; Heartwood: No capable of being impregnated

Mechanization

&;8226; Sawing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Drying process: No difficulties
&;8226; Planing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Gluing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Nailing and screwing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Finish: No difficulties

Physical properties

&;8226; Semi-heavy wood.
&;8226; Slightly nervous wood
&;8226; Very soft wood.