Bosse- (Light Bosse)

Other names: Kwabohoro, Obobo nofua, Bosasa, Scented guarea

Botanical name: Guarea cedrata

                             Guarea laurentii

Density: Green 840 - 960 kg/m3

     Seasoned 600 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)

Durability: Moderately durable / Durable

Grain: Straight / Slightly Interlocked

Texture: Fine / Medium

Heartwood: Pinkish brown

Sapwood: Distinguishable pale colour

Sawing: Easy (Moderate blunting effect)

Drying: Medium

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight

Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain

Wood bending: Easy

Gluing: Good

Nailing: Holding properties - Good

Finishing: Good after filling some resin exsudation

End uses: Plywood, Boat building, Turnery, Furniture, Decorative sliced veneers, High-class joinery & interior fittings

Bosse- (Dark Bosse)

Other names: Mutigbanaye, Obobo nekwi, Bolon, Diampi, Black guarea

Botanical name: Guarea thompsonii

Density: Green 940 - 1,000 kg/m3

     Seasoned 650 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)

Durability: Moderately durable / Durable

Grain: Straight / Slightly Interlocked

Texture: Fine / Medium

Heartwood: Orange brown

Sapwood: Distinguishable pale colour

Sawing: Easy (Moderate blunting effect)

Drying: Medium

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight

Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain

Wood bending:  Moderate

Gluing: Good

Nailing: Holding properties - Good pre-boring necessary

Finishing: Good

End uses: Plywood, Boat building, Turnery, Furniture, Decorative sliced veneers, High-class joinery & interior fittings