callitropsis nootkaensis, Cupressaceae, Gymnospermae (Softwood)

Chatoyance was measured by the chatometry.com team using the PZC method. The statistics for this specific timber are hereby summarized to provide an evaluation of data robustness:
Number of sources for samples: 1
Number of individual trees analyzed: 1
Number of specimens: 3
Number of measurements: 9
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 13.9
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 11.9
Max PZC average on one log: 12.9
Min PZC average on one log: 12.9
PZC Average of all logs: 12.9
Species: callitropsis nootkaensis
Family: Cupressaceae
Clade: Gymnospermae
Description: Callitropsis nootkaensis (Nootka Cypress) is a medium to large evergreen conifer, typically pyramidal with drooping branches. It features flattened sprays of aromatic, scale-like leaves, shredding bark, and small, round cones. Its durable, yellow wood is highly valued.
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