#alburnum

• Sapwood — The outer, younger, and less dense layer of wood in tree trunks, located immediately under the bark and cambium, characterized by a lighter color and a lower mechanical resistance; sapwood. In the woodworking industry, this structural segment is often eliminated because it contains more moisture and is susceptible to fungi and insect attacks.
• Sapwood — The outer, younger, and less dense zone of the woody cylinder in tree stems and roots, located immediately beneath the bark (cambium). Sapwood consists of living cells with an active physiological role, responsible for conducting raw sap from the roots to the leaves and storing reserve substances, gradually converting into heartwood as the tree ages.