{"id":107,"date":"2026-01-21T11:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T04:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/?p=107"},"modified":"2026-03-27T08:06:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T01:06:58","slug":"albizia-chinensis-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"Albizia Chinensis Wood: Characteristics, Uses, Advantages, and Disadvantages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Albizia Chinensis wood<\/strong> is a fast growing tropical timber widely used across Asia, particularly in Indonesia. It is valued for three main reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rapid plantation cycle<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Light to moderate weight<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy processing and machining<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because of these traits, Albizia Chinensis wood is commonly used for <em>engineered wood products, packaging, furniture components,<\/em> and <em>agroforestry systems<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#What_Is_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\" >What Is Albizia Chinensis Wood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Characteristics_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\" >Characteristics of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Physical_Properties\" >Physical Properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Mechanical_Properties\" >Mechanical Properties<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Advantages_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\" >Advantages of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Disadvantages_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\" >Disadvantages of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Common_Uses_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\" >Common Uses of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Albizia_Chinensis_Wood_Compared_to_Other_Woods\" >Albizia Chinensis Wood Compared to Other Woods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Is_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood_Good_for_Furniture\" >Is Albizia Chinensis Wood Good for Furniture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Albizia_Chinensis_Wood_Price_in_Indonesia\" >Albizia Chinensis Wood Price in Indonesia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Treatment_and_Maintenance_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\" >Treatment and Maintenance of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Environmental_Impact_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\" >Environmental Impact of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaindonesia.com\/id\/albizia-chinensis-wood\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\"><\/span><strong>What Is Albizia Chinensis Wood?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Albizia Chinensis is a leguminous tree from the <strong>Fabaceae<\/strong> family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific name:<\/strong> <em>Albizia chinensis<\/em> (Osbeck) Merr. (1826)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tree profile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deciduous tree<\/li>\n<li>Height: <strong>30\u201345 meters<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Trunk diameter: <strong>70\u2013140 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Umbellate crown shape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Common local and trade names:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English: <em>Silk tree, Chinese albizia<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Indonesia: <em>jeungjing<\/em> (Sundanese), <em>sengon<\/em> (Javanese), <em>keura<\/em> (East Sumba)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Natural distribution:<\/strong><br \/>\nIndia, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and introduced to Australia.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\"><\/span><strong>Characteristics of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Albizia Chinensis wood is classified as <strong>light to moderately light timber<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visual appearance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sapwood: <strong>white<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Heartwood: <strong>glossy yellow to ivory brown<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Grain: <strong>generally straight<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Texture: <strong>slightly coarse<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The wood is easy to saw, nail, and machine, making it suitable for industrial scale use.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Properties\"><\/span><strong>Physical Properties<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Density at 15 percent moisture content: <strong>320\u2013640 kg per cubic meter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Lightweight and easy to transport<\/li>\n<li>Dries relatively fast<\/li>\n<li>Requires controlled drying to reduce warping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mechanical_Properties\"><\/span><strong>Mechanical Properties<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Strength class: <strong>III\u2013IV<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Durability class: <strong>III\u2013IV<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Suitable for <strong>non load bearing applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Naturally resistant to subterranean termites due to extractive substances<\/li>\n<li>Poor performance in ground contact conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Key advantages include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Fast growth rate<\/strong>, enabling short harvest cycles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adaptable to poor soils<\/strong>, high pH, and saline conditions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost effective<\/strong> compared to hardwoods<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy to process<\/strong> using standard woodworking tools<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightweight<\/strong>, reducing logistics and handling costs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Important limitations to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low to moderate structural strength<\/li>\n<li>Not suitable for heavy load bearing structures<\/li>\n<li>Poor durability outdoors without chemical treatment<\/li>\n<li>Burial tests showed service life of <strong>approximately 16 months<\/strong> in ground contact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Proper preservation is mandatory for extended use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Uses_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\"><\/span><strong>Common Uses of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Albizia Chinensis wood is widely used in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plywood cores and blockboard<\/li>\n<li>Engineered wood panels<\/li>\n<li>Furniture frames and interior components<\/li>\n<li>Doors and partitions<\/li>\n<li>Pallets and crates<\/li>\n<li>Light construction such as houses, boats, and simple bridges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Sabah, this wood is traded commercially as <strong>batai wood<\/strong> alongside related species.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Albizia_Chinensis_Wood_Compared_to_Other_Woods\"><\/span><strong>Albizia Chinensis Wood Compared to Other Woods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compared with other commonly used timbers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vs teak or mahogany:<\/strong> lighter, cheaper, less durable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vs pine:<\/strong> similar workability, faster growth in tropical climates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Albizia Chinensis is often confused with <em>Paraserianthes falcataria<\/em>, a closely related species with similar wood properties and local naming.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood_Good_for_Furniture\"><\/span><strong>Is Albizia Chinensis Wood Good for Furniture?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, for <strong>indoor furniture with low to medium load<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cabinets<\/li>\n<li>Shelving<\/li>\n<li>Tables<\/li>\n<li>Bed components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recommended practices:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply proper sealing<\/li>\n<li>Use surface coatings or laminates<\/li>\n<li>Avoid direct exposure to moisture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Albizia_Chinensis_Wood_Price_in_Indonesia\"><\/span><strong>Albizia Chinensis Wood Price in Indonesia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pricing depends on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log diameter<\/li>\n<li>Processing level<\/li>\n<li>Moisture content<\/li>\n<li>Regional supply and demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Raw logs are cheaper than kiln dried lumber or engineered products. Prices vary by region and market conditions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_and_Maintenance_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\"><\/span><strong>Treatment and Maintenance of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To improve durability:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Apply anti termite and anti fungal treatment<\/li>\n<li>Use proper air drying or kiln drying<\/li>\n<li>Protect surfaces with paint, varnish, or laminate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These steps significantly extend service life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Impact_of_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\"><\/span><strong>Environmental Impact of Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Albizia Chinensis offers strong environmental benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nitrogen fixing roots<\/strong> improve soil fertility<\/li>\n<li>Commonly used as shade trees in coffee and tea plantations<\/li>\n<li>Effective for erosion control on sloping land<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for rehabilitation of degraded and ex mining soils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Albizia_Chinensis_Wood\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Albizia Chinensis Wood<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Is it strong?<\/strong> No, it is not structural grade timber<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can it be used outdoors?<\/strong> Only with proper chemical treatment<\/li>\n<li><strong>How long does it last?<\/strong> Short in ground contact, much longer indoors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is it suitable for housing?<\/strong> Yes, for non structural components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Albizia Chinensis wood<\/strong> is a fast growing, versatile plantation timber with clear economic and environmental advantages. Its ease of processing, adaptability, and low cost make it ideal for engineered products, furniture components, and agroforestry systems. However, limited strength and durability mean correct application and treatment are essential. When used appropriately, it is a practical and sustainable choice for tropical timber needs.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Albizia Chinensis wood is a fast growing tropical timber widely used across Asia, particularly in Indonesia. 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