Latin Name: Swietenia macrophylla

Origin: Central America

Character: reaches 130 or so feet, with a very wide trunk of up to 6 feet. The tree has a light sapwood, close to the heart in color. The tree color turns a rich brown with exposure and is a beautiful brownish to dark reddish brown color over time. The timber is cut in plane, riff and quartercut  boards. Some trees are called fiddleback, blistered, mottled, variegated, and lustrous. The outer 16 to 18 inches of the trees usually have this characteristic. The wood glues well and is good for turning and carving.

K/D A/D:       K/D (2003)

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetry, carvings, turnery, veneers, table tops, handles, specialty items, kitchen utensils and flooring.

Dimension: 4/4 to 12/4 with some limited 16/4, we have 4" to 18" in width, lengths are form 4' to 20'

Stock: 500 BF

Price: $ 7.80 BF    ( back to timber directory )