Heartwood
It consists of older xylem. This topic is part of Botany within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Heartwood trivia questions
Heartwood is found in which part of a tree?
Answer: Inner trunk
Bonus fact: It consists of older xylem.
Does heartwood usually conduct much water in a living tree?
Answer: No
Bonus fact: Water transport occurs mainly in younger sapwood.
Why is heartwood often darker than sapwood?
Answer: It accumulates resins, tannins, and other compounds
Bonus fact: Deposited compounds can also increase decay resistance.
Compared with heartwood, sapwood is usually what color?
Answer: Lighter
Bonus fact: Heartwood often darkens as compounds accumulate.
Ebony is famous for what color?
Answer: Black or very dark brown
Bonus fact: The darkest ebony heartwood is nearly black.