Wood of Magnolia sp.

Magnolia wood is usually soft and light in colour, and it is used in making crates, boxes, and light furniture. The wood of Southern Magnolia, the most commercially harvested magnolia species in the United States, is hard, fine-textured, and straight-grained. The sapwood of Southern Magnolia is a creamy white to greyish colour, while the heartwood ranges from medium to dark brown, sometimes with green, purple, or black streaks. The grain is straight, with a medium to fine uniform texture and moderate natural luster.