sapwood
Pronunciation:
/ˈsapwʊd/noun
Definitions
The wood just under the bark of a stem or branch, different in color from the heartwood.
Example: A popular myth is that sapwood is not as strong as heartwood.
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/ˈsapwʊd/Definitions
The wood just under the bark of a stem or branch, different in color from the heartwood.
Example: A popular myth is that sapwood is not as strong as heartwood.