Transverse view 40X

This photo shows: growth rings visible; vessels diffuse porous, solitary and in radial multiples of 2 - 6, m.t.d. 55 mc., over 100 per sq. mm.; parenchyma marginal; rays 8 - 12 per mm.

Tangential view 100X

This photo shows: vessel with helical thickenings (spirals), pits alternate; rays 2 - 3 seriate.