Wood species Gaboon Ebony, African Ebony, Nigerian Ebony, Cameroon Ebony - Scientific name Diospyros crassiflora - Color Heartwood is usually jet-black, with little to no variation or visible grain. Occasionally dar - Texture Grain is usually straight but can also be interlocked. Fine even texture with very high n - - Moisture Content Around 10-13% - Air Dried Yes - Ideal for a variety of applications including decks, play sets, landscaping and other outdoor projects where lumber is exposed to the elements. When used properly it is both safe and environmentally friendly. Treated wood is typically still wet when its delivered to the job site. As it dries, you should expect slight changes in width and length. As lumber dries, it may split, cup and warp. This is more likely to occur to occur in lower-grade boards, where knots and uneven grains are already present. Each piece of lumber is unique and carries physical characteristics that may include the following: knots, warping, shrinkage, swelling and/or splitting. Maintains beauty and structural integrity with easy maintenance sign.