Cypress, Southern
Southern Cypress (Taxodium distichum), also called Bald cypress, swamp cypress, sinker cypress, pecky cypress, and tidewater red cypress, comes from the Southeastern United States. It is a light, yellowish brown wood with an almost white sapwood. Old growth cypress salvaged from riverbeds is called sinker cypress. Sinker Cypress generally has a warmer tone.
The grain is generally straight and has a medium/coarse texture. Old-growth Southern Cypress is a durable wood that is resistant to decay and insects.
Southern Cypress has good gluing, nailing, finishing, and paint-holding properties, and tends to machine well.
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| Measure | Grade | Finish | Price | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | S3S 3/4" | $8.75 | BF | |
| 8/4 | RGH | $8.95 | BF |
*All types of wood dust that are inhaled are hazardous to your health and have the potential to cause allergic reactions in sensitive people. Please wear the proper personal protective equipment when working with any type of wood.*
For more information about this species, please visit The Wood Database.
