Sengon wood is obtained from the sengon tree, this tree is widely cultivated by the community because it has a good selling value. In addition, the growth process is quite fast and can thrive in all types of soil. Sengon wood is widely used as a material for making furniture and building materials.
Sengon wood is usually used as a formwork material or as a building cast support in the form of boards. In addition, it is also used as raw material for the paper industry. In order to understand more about the ins and outs of sengon wood, here is a full explanation.
The characteristics and types of Sengon wood
The most common characteristics of this wood is that it has a light weight because sengon wood has a density that is not too hard. If you look at the sapwood, it is white and some are pinkish-brown. Some types are also bright yellow and brownish red.
Sengon wood is not too strong and requires special care. In its utilization, this wood should be used for indoor needs . That’s because this wood can not last long when used for outdoor needs . If this wood is in direct contact with the ground, it can only last for 1 year to 2 years.
However, this wood can last up to 15 years with special care. Such as applying anti-disease drugs and regularly applying wood paint . This wood itself is divided into several types as follows:
1. Sengon Laut
Sengon Laut has its own nickname in each area. In Java it is called albasiah, in Maluku it is called selawaku or sika, and in Papua it is called wahogon. This type of sengon is easy to process and the drying process does not require a long time.
2. Sengon Solomon
The type of sengon solomon that is often cultivated
Sengon solomon is a type of plant that is often cultivated by wood farmers. This type of sengon tree has a very fast growth period. At the age of 2 years, the height of the tree can reach 14 meters. The height of the tree can reach 20 meters in a period of 5 years. This tree has a type of strong taproot and the wood grain is straight with a slightly glossy surface.
3. Red Sengon
The type of red sengon wood is also known as sengon buto which has the most superior advantages in the growth process. Red sengon is the fastest growing type of sengon. Usually grows at an altitude of 0 to 1000 masl with rainfall 600-4800 mm / year. The red sengon tree can grow in sandy areas and has a high salt content.
In addition, this tree can survive in cold weather and wind. The red sengon tree also has round fruit with a diameter of 5 to 7 cm. The large fruit makes the red sengon tree also known as sengon buto. The ripe fruit will be dark brown. This type of sengon wood has poor strength because the wood is easily broken.
4. Sengon Tekek
The type of sengon tekek wood that has a slightly reddish color
This type of sengon is almost similar to the type of sea sengon which distinguishes it from the reddish-brown end of the stem. This tekek sengon also has poor strength because it is easy to break like red sengon. Usually used as material for making multiplex, paper, and firewood.
In terms of price, sengon wood is quite cheap and varies depending on its size. For sizes with a length of 105 cm and a diameter of 19 are sold at a price of around Rp. 900,000 while for a diameter of more than 24 cm they are sold at a price of around Rp. 1 million to Rp. 1,500,000.