i am making “the mother of all wedding benches” for my daughter out of a 30 yr old tree that a neighbor had to take down. I’m in Assumption Parish but haven’t been able to find one.. Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Cypress has been reported as a sensitizer. I found the answer is to use shellac as a sealer first, and then poly as your top coats. Cypress is most often requested in lumber form although cypress plywood and veneers are sometimes sold.According to the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Assn., cypress sawmills “generally produce about 100-120 million board feet of cypress annually. ;-) the bench is 4-1/2″ thick, 15″ wide,6′ long, live edge. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information. Identifying and Using Hundreds of Woods Worldwide, POSTER: Worldwide Woods: Ranked by Hardness. The wood of the tree is also scented and is known for being very durable. The knees are a wood growth that sprout around the tree. ]]> What is the average price range. Nick, Just visited some cypress trees on the Black River in North Carolina that are the oldest known trees east of the Rockies. I think most instances of allergic reactions occurred when breathing the sawdust. Hugh Johnson writes about these roots in Encyclopedia of Trees: “Science is puzzled by these spongy knobs, which arise over the points where its deep sinker-roots descend into the mud. Do you know if it is safe for drink and food?