quercus ilex, Fagaceae, 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: 7
Number of individual trees analyzed: 7
Number of specimens: 17
Number of measurements: 51
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 10.8
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 6.3
Max PZC average on one log: 10.0
Min PZC average on one log: 7.7
PZC Average of all logs: 8.4
Species: quercus ilex
Family: Fagaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: The Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) is a medium to large evergreen tree with dense, dark green, leathery leaves, often spiny-toothed on young growth. It forms a broad, rounded crown and is highly tolerant of drought, salt spray, and urban conditions.
Pictures – each from a different individual tree:







See also
FINISHING EUROPEAN OAK
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