Droplets of extractives only appeared in the inner ring of sapwood in some cells of the ray parenchyma as small refringent bodies. |
Old wood cut open reveals dead sapwood extending from an old pruning wound, the point of entry of the fungus. |
It possesses a natural composite quality in the elastic sapwood and the more densely ringed heartwood. |
However, the sapwood of these Actinidia species, as with other lianas, is highly porous with large diameter vessels. |
The lighter colored sapwood will deteriorate just as quickly as pine or spruce. |
Choose Construction Common or Deck Common redwood, grades with pleasing blends of heartwood and sapwood, for a long-lasting and economical deck. |