Agba

Agba

Agba

Gossweilerodendron balsamiferum

Yellow brown to light brown wood. Not clearly demarcated sapwood, medium texture. Light peppery odeur. Also called Tola.

  • Resistance to fungi poor weak medium good
  • Resistance to dry wood insect borers poor weak medium good
  • Resistance to termites poor weak medium good
  • Impregnability poor weak medium good
  • Stability poor weak medium good

Origin: Gabon

Possible end-uses: Veneer and Plywood, glued laminated, exterior joinery, light carpentry  

Marketing: Sawn timber

Physical and mechanical properties: The wood is quite light, with low shrinkage and stable in use