Trade Name : nRed Gum, Satin Walnut n nOrigin : nSouth-eastern parts of the USA. n nUses : nIn USA, it is an often used as commercial timber for inexpensive furniture – veneered as well as made of solid wood –, for plywood, fruit crates, paper production and barrels. Relatively unknown in Europe as veneer and seldomly used for interior wood work. n nProperties : nThe sapwood is cream-coloured and relatively uniform-looking; the heart wood is of a reddish to dark-brown colour both of which can alternate within one single log, thus creating a beautiful marblelike effect. When working up the sap and heart wood together, an extremely decorative result is obtained. The heart wood often has a silky sheen. n nJointing : nProblem-free, including screw, nail and glue joints which all hold well