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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Mediterranean Cypress is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameCupressus sempervirens
Janka hardness560 lbf
Average dried weight33 lb/ft³
Best fitBoatbuilding
Overview
Why choose Mediterranean Cypress?
Mediterranean Cypress is a domestic hardwood species. Native to the eastern Mediterranean. Common uses include boatbuilding, fence posts, utility lumber, furniture, turned objects and musical instruments such as flamenco guitars.
Scientific nameCupressus sempervirens
DistributionNative to the eastern Mediterranean
DurabilityDurable, with insect resistance that varies.
Mediterranean Cypress colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood comes in pale shades of yellowish brown or reddish brown. A narrow band of lighter sapwood usually stands out clearly from it.
The grain is mostly straight, but small knots here and there make the pattern more irregular in places. Texture is fine and uniform with good natural luster.
Working notes
Hand and power tools cut it easily, apart from the areas around knots, which can be troublesome. Steam bending is reported to be difficult.
Mediterranean Cypress is reported to bring on headaches, rashes and skin irritation, though severe reactions are rare.
Mediterranean Cypress should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Mediterranean Cypress
Best projects
Common uses include boatbuilding, fence posts, utility lumber, furniture, turned objects and musical instruments such as flamenco guitars.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Mediterranean Cypress from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Mediterranean Cypress FAQ
What is Mediterranean Cypress best used for?
Common uses include boatbuilding, fence posts, utility lumber, furniture, turned objects and musical instruments such as flamenco guitars. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Mediterranean Cypress beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Mediterranean Cypress?
The buying section on this page links to any Mediterranean Cypress Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.