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               Name
                          Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as catalpa, western catalpa, catawba, and
                          cigar tree.
               Sources
                          Grows in eastern to central United States and southern
                          Canada.
               Appearance
                          Straight grained with light gray-brown or buff-colored
                          heartwood and light cream-colored sapwood (most
                          lumber consists of heartwood).
               Physical Props
                          Soft, weak, and brittle with very good decay resistance
                          and dimensional stability.
               Working Props
                          Turns well. Excellent for working with hand tools -
                          almost on par with white pine.
               Uses
                          Mainly used for fenceposts, rails, beams, and crating.
                          Also good for turned articles and carving due to softness
                          and stability. Other uses include millwork, framing,
                          forms, furniture, drawer sides, and general purpose
                          construction.
               Comments
                          Exudes creosote-like odor.

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