Peach — Identification, Uses and Properties
Prunus persica Rosaceae
Primarily sourced from orchard removals; not a commercial timber species. Highly valued by woodturners and for culinary smoking.
HARDWOOD ASIA TURNERY
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Botanical Name(s)
Prunus persica
Family
Rosaceae
Wood type
Hardwood
Local Names
Peach (International), Pêcher (France), Pesco (Italy), Pfirsichbaum (Germany)
Origin Region
Asia
Main End Uses
Turnery · Carving · Inlay · Marquetry · Smoking wood · Specialty small items · Decorative veneers
Wood Identification Guide
Reference Colour
Light reddish brown to pinkish brown
Texture
Fine, even
Grain
Usually straight, sometimes slightly wavy
Sapwood
Paler than heartwood, often yellowish or creamy white.
Interlocked Grain
Absent
Notes
Semi-ring-porous wood with fine rays and a smooth, slightly lustrous surface. Peach wood is visually similar to other Prunus fruitwoods like plum and cherry. Heartwood is light pinkish-brown, often with a subtle fruitwood odor when worked.
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Log Description
Tree height
20 – 28 ft
Tree height
6 – 8.5 m
Diameter
30-50 cm
Buoyancy
Sinks or nearly sinks in water
Log Conservation
Susceptible to rapid fungal attack; logs should be processed quickly after felling.
Diameter
11.8-19.7 in
Physical & Mechanical Properties
Density
0.72 g/cm³ @ 12% MC
Density
44.9 lb/ft³
Crushing Strength
52 MPa
Crushing Strength
7,542 psi
Bending Strength (MOR)
98 MPa
Bending Strength (MOR)
14,214 psi
Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
10,500 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
1,522,896 psi
Durability & Treatment
Resistance to Decay
Non-durableDry Wood Borers
SusceptibleTermites
SusceptibleUse Class
Class 3Preservation Requirements
Against Dry Wood Borers
Requires treatmentPermanent Humidification
Not recommendedNotes
Generally regarded as non-durable for outdoor use and prone to insect attack if left unprotected.Drying Schedule & Risks
Drying Rate
Moderate
Risk Distortion
Moderate
Risk Checking
Slight risk
Sawing & Machining
Blunting Effect
Low
Tooth For Sawing
Standard steel
Machining Tools
Tungsten carbide recommended for finish
Suitability Peeling
Not used
Suitability Slicing
Good for marquetry
Notes
Turns very well due to its fine texture and density. Finishes to a high natural luster.Assembling & Finishing
Nailing Screwing
Pre-drilling recommended
CITES & Trade Restrictions
CITES Status
Unlisted
Trade Notes
Prunus persica is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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