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Tiete Rosewood
Common names- Bolivian Rosewood, Patagonian Cherry, Sirari Scientific name- Guibourtia hymenaeifolia (syn. G. chodatiana) Origin – South America, Venezuela, Brazil, French Guyana Janka – 2790 – 3280 There are many different hardwood species that are classified as “Rosewoods,” and similar to a rose flower, they each hold their own special and unique beauty. Tiete Rosewood is not actually a true Rosewood, which are from the “Dalbergia” genus. It’s named as a Rosewood, typically for its color, having a pinkish-brown hue and turning into a deeper red with age. Appearance – Tiete Rosewood flooring in a clear grade has a clean and clear appearance and overall color tone. There isn’t a…
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Zebrawood
Scientific Name – Microberlinia brazzavillensis Common Names – African Zebrawood, Zebrano Grown – West Coast of Africa Janka rating – 1575 Continuing in our exotic species series, this week we’re discussing Zebrawood. This rare and remarkable hardwood is unlike any other. Zebrawood is named after its appearance, looking similar to the stripes on a Zebra when cut quartersawn. It has incredibly distinct striping that is completely natural, and only something that mother nature could have conjured up. The sapwood is a pale creamy yellow, while the striping is a highly contrasting dark brown, and darkens over time. Zebrawood definitely isn’t for everyone; it is a truly special hardwood that…
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Purpleheart Hardwood
This week, continuing with our Exotic Species Series, we’d like to introduce you to another beautifully unique hardwood – “Purpleheart.” Genus: Peltogyne Common Name: Purpleheart Country of Origin: Tropical Rainforest regions of South and Central America. Brazil, Guyana, Panama Janka Rating: 2520 Whether you’ve heard about this bazaar and gorgeous hardwood species or not, believe that the rumors are true: this hardwood is actually purple! That’s right, purple. It’s hard to believe that a tree can grow and naturally have this wonderful color. Most people, when thinking of wood in general, tend to think of all shades of brown. And that’s true in many cases. But that’s why we’ve introduced…