Definitions for "Compression Wood"
Compression wood is abnormal wood formed on the lower side of branches and inclined trunks of softwood trees. As seen on the cross-section surfaces of a branch or stem, it appears as relatively wide, eccentric growth rings with little or no demarcation between early and latewood and more than normal amounts of latewood. Compression wood shrinks more longitudinally than normal wood.
Abnormal wood formed on the lower side of branches and inclined trunks of softwood trees. It is identified by its relatively wide annual rings, relatively large amount of latewood, and lack of demarcation between earlywood and latewood in the same annual rings. Compression wood usually shrinks excessively longitudinally, compared with normal wood.
Abnormal wood formed on the lower side of branches and inclined trunks of trees. Sometimes mistaken for WIND SHAKE – this wood ruptures during drying and creates areas that accept stains and finishes differently than surrounding areas.