Wood species used for the wood tie in « Buis »
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Wood specie : Box tree
French : Buis
English : Box tree
German : Buchsbaum
Italian : Bosso
Spanish : Boj
Dutch : Busboom
Origin : Europe du sud, Asie Mineure
Latin : Buxus sempervirens
Family : Buxacées
Country : France
Trunks of wood : 1 4 m
Diameter : 0.1 0.3 m
Density : 0.7 0.8
Life : + de 500 ans.
It's acclimatized to the whole of Europe, from Portugal to England ... because of it slow growth, its wood is fine and tight. It was used since ancient times for many utility objects, games, musical instruments, tools and during 15 th century for engraving and printing. Grace natural branches creates people like the Little Prince. Its finish is delicate because it must be perfect, otherwise the slightest scratch is visible... but then, it's marvellous.
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