Brazilian Cherry        

Wood Appearance
Also known as Jatoba, this wood is extremely hard and dense.  It is an attractive honey-blond color with light- to dark-brown heartwood. It often appears with dark reddish- brown streaks and a warm golden glow, which weathers to a silver-gray with time and exposure.

Natural Durability
Naturally immune to decay and termites, highly resistant to marine organisms and fire, does not require preservative treatment.

Timber Processing
Working - Moderately difficult to work but finishes smoothly. Planes and turns without difficulty, despite the high density of the wood
Assembly - Easy gluing. Pre-boring is recommended for nails and screws
Finishing - Finishes smoothly. Polishes and varnishes without difficulty

Uses
An increasingly rare wood, Brazilian Cherry is outstanding in most of its strength properties and offers very high durability with excellent resistant to attack by marine borers. Available in very large sizes and long lengths. Most used and recognized as a superior flooring and roofing hardwood. Due to the decorative appearance, it is suitable for the manufacture of high grade furniture, cabinetry, decorative joinery and veneer. Also used for ship-building and general construction.

Available Sizes
Thickness/Width: 2 x 4 to 3 x 10
Regular Lengths from 8’ to 18’
Custom Orders: Lengths from 20’ to 26’