
This paper focuses on the determination of mechanical properties of three species of date palm midribs and leaflets. The three species are SIWI, FREHI, and GAGA date palms located at the Bahariah oases, Egypt. These results have then been compared with known wood species. The comparison shows that Frehi midribs have the highest values of bending strength, and Young’s modulus in compression. Siwi midribs have the highest values for Young’s modulus in bending, and transverse shear strength. GAGA midribs have the highest values of compression strength, and longitudinal shear strength. The Frehi leaflets have the highest value of tensile strength, while Siwi leaflets have the highest value of Young’s modulus in tension.