Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry (Hymenaea courbaril)
Description :
Jatoba can be found in the south of Mexico, throughout Central America, and as far south as northern Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. It grows best on the crests and sides of mountains or on high riverbanks. Jatoba can attain a height of 130 ft [40 m] and a diameter of 4 ft [1.2 m]. The trunk is well formed, often smooth for 40 to 80 ft [12.2 to 24.4 m].
The sapwood of jatoba is often broad and may be white, gray, or pink. The heartwood ranges from salmon to orange-brown when freshly cut. With age, it turns a rusty brown and is often marked with dark stripes. Jatoba wood has a golden luster and its texture ranges from medium to coarse, with an interwoven grain.
Hardness (Janka Hardness Test):
2,350 lb (82% harder than red oak.)
Table of hardness of wood
*Values (lbs), measured according to the Janka Hardness Test.Color variation:
Very pronounced color variation when exposed to intense light.
Marks on strips:
Marks, scratches, and imperfections are less noticeable because of the density of Jatoba. Its dark color also helps hide wear marks better than maple.
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