Persimmon
Persimmon wood, also known by its botanical name Diospyros virginiana (Ebenaceae), is a versatile timber with a wide range of potential uses. The sapwood is white to creamy-white when freshly cut, and darkens to yellowish-brown or greyish-brown on exposure. The heartwood is black, brown or variegated, often with streaks of brown or orange-brown. It has a close and straight grain, with a fine and even texture. Persimmon is suitable for furniture, turnery, flooring and other uses. It is predominantly the sapwood that is sold commercially, and is sourced from sustainable and legal sources.
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Material Type:
Hardwood
Also Called:
American Ebony, Bara-Bara, Common Persimmon, Boa-Wood, Possum Wood, Butterwood, Virginia Date Palm, White Ebony,
Durability Notes:
Persimmon wood is moderately durable
Seasoning:
The drying and seasoning of Persimmon is dependant on a number of factors; the speed in which it is processed after felling and logging, the method of drying and the specific kilns or location (if air dried). Generally the care taken by those processing the wood will have an impact on its drying and seasoning. As an overview; Persimmon - Drying can be challenging, with considerable shrinkage. Other typical defects are end and surface checks and brown chemical staining. There is considerable movement in service. Please note that all wood is liable to move when in service plus there can be dimensional change. The extent of this will depend on; the stability of the species itself, the conditions it is exposed to, the coating, decoration and protection. You will find more information about the suitability of this wood, for any proposed application, by using our interactive system and the filters shown.
Properties:
Persimmon is very hard, dense, elastic, tough and wear-resistant, with high crushing and bending strength and medium stiffness. Persimmon can be worked with hand tools, if they are kept sharp. It has a tolerable blunting effect on tools. Persimmon turns, drills and mortices well but requires pre-drilling for nailing and screwing. Gluing can be challenging.
Typical Uses:
Furniture, Cabinetmaking, Gun Stocks, Turnery, Decorative Veneers, Musical Instruments.
Moisture Content:
Guide - 10-18% for KD (+/- 2%)