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               Name
                          Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonica)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as heart tree or cake tree.
               Sources
                          Grows in Japan, China and Korea.
               Appearance
                          Straight grained with fine, even texture and high luster.
                          Light brown colored heartwood with darker brown
                          growth rings.
               Physical Props
                          Soft and light, with low stiffness and shock resistance,
                          medium bending and crushing strength, moderate steam
                          bending, low decay resistance, and very good stability in
                          use.
               Working Props
                          A joy to work with using either hand or machine tools.
                          Nail and screw holding properties are poor but glues
                          easily and polishes to a smooth, very nice finish.
               Uses
                          Excellent wood for carving, wood sculpture, foundry
                          patterns, mouldings, engravings, and drawing boards.
                          Also valued for cabinetry, furniture, interior joinery,
                          pencils, cigar boxes, Japanese shoes (geta), plywood,
                          and decorative veneers.

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