Florida Cypress

Specs

Common Names

Florida Cypress

Scientific Name

Taxodium distichum

Origin

Southeastern United States (Florida)

Appearance

Florida Cypress heartwood varies from light yellow-brown to reddish-brown, often with darker streaks. The wood has a straight grain with a medium texture. It exhibits a moderate natural luster.

Avg. Dried Weight

26-33 lbs/ft3 (410-530 kg/m3)

Janka Hardness

510 lbf

Modulus of Rupture

6,900 lbf/in2 (47.6 MPa)

Elastic Modulus

1,010,000 lbf/in2 (6.97 GPa)

Crushing Strength

4,060 lbf/in2 (28.0 MPa)

Shrinkage

Radial: 3.2%, Tangential: 5.3%, Volumetric: 8.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.7

Durability

Rated as moderately durable to durable; resistant to decay and insect attacks.

Workability

Florida Cypress wood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It has good nailing and screwing properties, but pre-drilling is recommended. It can be stained, painted, and finished easily. The wood is known for its excellent dimensional stability and resistance to warping.