Difference between revisions of "Peach"
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Revision as of 11:04, 30 June 2020
Description
A small Chinese tree, Prunus persica, cultivated for its fruit throughout temperate regions. Peach wood has a fine uniform texture and a reddish shade. It is occasionally used for small items such as inlay and marquetry. Like other fruit trees from the rose family, peach trees exudes a water soluble gum from damaged locations on its truck and branches.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Prunus persica; pêcher (Fr.); pesco (It.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Density | 45 ppcf |
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Resources and Citations
Schoch, W., Heller, I., Schweingruber, F.H., Kienast, F., 2004:Wood anatomy of central European Species: Stone Fruit: Peach,Prunus persica (L.) Batsch