Red Meranti

• Common Name(s)

  :
  Dark Red Meranti, Lauan, Philippine Mahogany

• Scientific Name

  :
  Shorea spp

• Distribution

  :
  Southeast Asia

• Tree Size

  :
  65-130 ft (20-40 m) tall, 3-6 ft (1-2 m) trunk diameter

• Average Dried Weight

  :
  42 lbs/ft3 (675 kg/m3)

• Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)

  :
  .55, .68