Definition of heartwood
: the older harder nonliving central wood of trees that is usually darker, denser, less permeable, and more durable than the surrounding sapwood
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Branches, bark, and heartwood—what appears to be nothing more than floating debris—become either home to or sustenance for a range of plants and animals.
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The arts—the school’s core mission—have been cleaned out: 10 easels, nine digital pianos, eight heartwood djembes, and four conga drums, all gone.
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For decking that's 100 percent heartwood, the CRA suggests using construction heart redwood.
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However, the level of weather- and bug-resistance is directly related to the amount of heartwood in the boards.
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First Known Use of heartwood
circa 1575
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Definition of heartwood for Students
: the usually dark wood in the center of a tree
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