Across
- 4. Pale cream with an even grain. Easy to form, takes stain colour well, used for construction and furniture
- 5. Slight pink tint, close grain. Tough, durable and smooth to finish
- 6. Dark-reddish colour, very close grain. Cuts and polishes easily, gives a fine finish, used for high-quality furniture
Down
- 1. Pale coloured with aesthetically pleasing grain. Lightweight, easy to form, used for construction and decking
- 2. Pale coloured with a contrasting darker grain, knotty. Durable, easy to machine, high sap content gives it good water resistance, used for exterior building and flooring
- 3. Pale coloured, narrow grain. Flexible and good for steam bending, tough, used for sports equipment
- 5. Pale and wide-spaced grain due to it being a fast-growing hardwood. Very soft and easy to form, often used to make models
- 7. Moderate-brown colour with unique and attractive grain markings. Tough and durable, polishes well, used for quality furniture