What Is Brazilian cherry wood?
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.NamesBrazilian cherry is also called jatoba, courbaril or guapinol, but its biological family name is Caesalpiniaceae.CharacteristicsBrazilian 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 OriginsThis exotic wood can be found in most of the Central and South American nations of Mexico, Peru and Brazil.Wood ColorThe main color of Brazilian cherry wood is reddish brown, with gold, orange or brown undertones. Some say it appears burgundy in color.
