crataegus spp., Rosaceae, Angiospermae (Hardwood)

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: 5
Number of individual trees analyzed: 9
Number of specimens: 18
Number of measurements: 57
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 12.6
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 6.1
Max PZC average on one log: 9.8
Min PZC average on one log: 6.5
PZC Average of all logs: 8.4
Species: crataegus spp.
Family: Rosaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Crataegus species are deciduous small trees or large shrubs, typically recognized by their sharp, woody thorns. They produce clusters of white, five-petaled flowers in spring, followed by small, apple-like fruits called “haws,” which are commonly red.
Pictures – each from a different individual tree:









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