Rare Lawson Cypress live edge slabs
For Sale
Posted 2 hours ago
Description
3 large slabs from one tree. Size is approximately 8' x 3 to 4' x 3.5". Rough and airdried for over 5 years. Open to all offers. Including trade where you make something for me and can take the rest. Must pick up. I have seen listings for Cypress like this for $3,999! Uses The species was discovered by Euro-Americans in the 1850s. The wood is light yet has great strength and rot resistance, even after long exposure to salt water.[5] Its properties resemble those of yellow-cedar, but was historically more available in the region.[5]It was valued for boatbuilding.[5] Quality specimens eventually began to be shipped almost exclusively to East Asia, where it is highly valued.[5] Large amounts have been exported to Japan where it is used in making coffins, shrines, and temples.[35] Its lumber is known for its highly fragrant ginger aroma, caused by an oil which repulses decay and insects, including termites; this oil has been used as an insecticide.[5] Due to the straightness of its grai...
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Location
Seattle, WA
98101
Pickup only
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Listing Type:
Single Item
Single Item
Status:
Active
Active
Listing ID:
#660