UTILE / SIPO (Entandrophragma utile)
Growing area
Tropical Africa.
General description
Utile or Sipo is often considered the best among the African Redwoods. The heartwood has a beautiful red brownish colour. The species are very stable and durable (Class II). Crossgrain gives little if any problems. The weight is about 700 kg/m3. Sipo logs can have sizeable diameters. Available in logs, boules, square edged lumber, plywood and veneer.
Main uses
Joinery, stairs, yachts, carpentry and church benches.
More information needed?
Contact Worldwood B.V.
0031 (0) 10 5212155 / sales@worldwood.com
