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Brazilian cherry wood is an extremely durable hardwood. It's a good choice for flooring because of its resistance to scratches, dents and roughhousing. Due to its reddish-brown color, it can provide a rustic, romantic or elegant ambiance for your home.
Names
Brazilian cherry is also called jatoba, courbaril or guapinol, but its biological family name is Caesalpiniaceae.
Characteristics
Brazilian cherry wood can grow as tall as 150 feet, with a trunk diameter as wide as six feet. It is a dense, extremely hard and strong wood with a medium-to-coarse texture.
Regional Origins
This exotic wood can be found in most of the Central and South American nations of Mexico, Peru and Brazil.
Wood Color
The main color of Brazilian cherry wood is reddish brown, with gold, orange or brown undertones. Some say it appears burgundy in color. For flooring, there can be noticeable color variation from board to board.
Usage
A popular use of Brazilian cherry wood in the United States is for flooring, but it is also used for furniture, stairs, banisters, cabinets, doors and athletic equipment.
Source:
Tropical American Tree Farms: Brazilian Cherry
Wood Box: Jatoba--Brazilian Cherry
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