Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba)

Despite the name, Brazilian Cherry shares nothing with domestic Cherry except a similar reddish color — it's nearly three times harder and dramatically more durable. Freshly cut wood is a salmon-pink to orange-red that deepens to a rich reddish-brown over time. One of the hardest and heaviest exotics we carry, it's exceptional for high-traffic flooring and heavy-use furniture. Carbide tooling required. Pre-drill all fasteners. The durability payoff is worth the extra effort.

Available via preorder. Reserve your boards before the next group order closes.

Latin name: Hymenaea courbaril
Janka hardness: 2,350 lbf
Origin: Central & South America
Avg. dried weight: 57 lbs / ft³
Workability: Moderate

Common uses: Flooring · Heavy-use furniture · Stair treads · Decking · Structural elements · Turning