PALME (lat. various > around 200 genera with ~2600 species ; Fam. Arecaceae)
| Other names: | Palme |
| Source: | Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, South-East Asia |
| Wood Color: | Golden to dark redbrown (simalar Ebony) with darkbrown springe patterns, Palm wood is categorized in three devisions 1. Light golden wood with low density, 2. Medium brown wood with medium density, 3. Dark brown wood with high density |
| Characteristics: | No growth rings, heartwood or branches and therefore free from knots and other devaluating attributes, trees are harvested from long existing palm plantations as a by-product of coconut production |
| Application: | Suitable for interior and exterior designs, application also depends on the density - High density wood for structural functions like pillars, trusses, furniture, windows, doorframes, deckings - Medium density wood for walls, ceiling joists - Low density wood for panelings, homewares |