Sapwood

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Description

The thin outer layer of wood found beneath the bark but outside the Heartwood of a tree. Sapwood contains the growing cells of the tree. It also carries the sap. Sapwood is softer and lighter in color than heartwood. It also may differ in grain and texture

Synonyms and Related Terms

albura (Esp.); borne (Port.); alburno (It.)

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