| Name | East African Cypress (Cupressus spp.) |
| Type | Softwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as cypress. |
| Sources | Consists of several species mainly concentrated around the Mediterranean as well as Australia, California, and Asia Minor. |
| Appearance | Straight grained and fine, even texture with orange to pinkish brown heartwood and pale-colored sapwood. |
| Physical Props | Light, low to moderate strength and stiffness, moderate shock resistance, good stability in service, and excellent decay resistance. Not suitable for steam bending. |
| Working Props | Works reasonably well although knots can be troublesome and care needed to prevent chip-out on end-grain. Screws, nails, glues and finishes well, accepting most any finish satisfactorily. Ideal for exterior construction where wood is in contact with ground. |
| Uses | Used for joinery, ship/boat building, chest and closet lining, and utility furniture. |
| Comments | Tends to be quite knotty. |
