Post #793785 by Sandbartender on Thu, Mar 14, 2019 6:48 AM

On 2019-03-14 06:43, hang10tiki wrote:
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Rambutan tree

Rambutan, Nephelium lappaceum, is a medium-sized tropical tree.
The fruit produced by the tree is also known as "Rambutan".
The earliest record of Rambutan trees show that they were
cultivated by the Malayan jungle tribes around their temporary settlements.
Rambutan trees grow to a height of 35-60 ft. The tree grows from
sea level up to 1,600ft. with best growth in deep soil; clay or
sandy loam rich in organic matter, and thrives on hilly terrain
as it requires good drainage. The wood is similar in color
to Goncalo Alves and equally as dense and durable.
It is perhaps a bit deeper in its orange color and has some
pink or red colors as well. It can be found with a dense flame
figure that rivals the nicest curly maple.
Sharp blades are needed as the wood is extremely dense and tough.

• WOW is this TRUE* :)
  It is worth the effort as the high natural polish possible with this wood is very beautiful.

Oh, cool! I see the fruit all the time at my Chinese grocery, but I had no idea the wood was so pretty!