Rosewood - heartwood/sapwood picture

[imported_Schroeder]

I thought this picture might "speak a thousand words" with regard to heartwood and sapwood of the rosewood tree and wood in general. Here is a picture of an Indian rosewood log with the heartwood (dark wood in the center) and the sapwood (lighter colored wood on the outside). The heartwood is generally harder and gives the tree structure. Heartwood is inactive meaning it does not convey moisture from roots to leaves, is formed by a gradual change in the sapwood. Sapwood, which contains both living and dead tissues, is the light-colored wood beneath the bark; it carries sap from roots to leaves.


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[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

When is the quiz going to be ? :lol:

[imported_woody]

Quiz #1
Identify the wood below.
1. Heartwood
2. Sapwood
3. Both


http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/7842645/102652266.jpg

[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

hmmm..answer three, answer three ! :D

[imported_DrPCR]

which one burns better in my fireplace?

[imported_Bryan]

which one burns better in my fireplace?

Obviously the round will give you more heat for longer period of time.. :D :wink:

[imported_DrPCR]

darn it, thats why my BRW guitars have been burning so slow.