Ginkgo
[Ging-ko] [Ginkgo biloba] [Trade names: Ginkgo (DE), Maidenhair Tree (EN)]
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Origin |
China, today cultivated worldwide |
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Raw density |
approx. 450-550 kg/m³ |
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Durability class |
Class 3-4 |
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Radial shrinkage |
low to medium |
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Tangential shrinkage |
medium |
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Wood color |
light yellow to golden yellow |
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Wood structure |
fine-grained, straight grain, silky matt |
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Use |
Furniture making, woodturning, interior fittings |
Origin and character of the wood
The ginkgo is considered a living fossil and originally comes from China. Its wood is light, finely structured and easy to work with. Although the tree is mostly planted as an ornamental tree, the wood is increasingly being used in
A special growth – a special wood
Ginkgo wood has a uniform structure with a low tendency to warp. This makes it easy to work with. Nevertheless, it does not achieve the robustness of classic timber types. The durability class is in the medium range, which is why its use outdoors is only recommended to a limited extent.
Sustainability and use realistically assessed
As a fast-growing woody plant, ginkgo can be ecologically beneficial, but usable trunk wood is limited as many trees are planted as urban trees. For furnitureinteriors and fine woodwork, however, Ginkgo impresses with its warm appearance and good machining properties.
Sources: Wikipedia, HauensteinPflanzenwelt
