Tag Archives: African hardwoods
Bloodwood Tree Guide: Why It Bleeds and Which Species It Is
Bloodwood tree is a common name for several unrelated trees with red kino, reddish exudate, or deep-red heartwood. This guide explains their differences, ranges, identification features, uses, and conservation concerns.
Hardwood Trees: 7 Varieties to Know
A quick guide to seven hardwood trees—black cherry, red oak, chestnut, butternut (Juglans cinerea), black walnut, maple, and catalpa. Learn wood traits, wildlife value, and planting tips.
Acacia Wood Flooring: 7 Best Picks for Stylish, Durable Floors
Compare the best acacia wood flooring options, learn what makes Taiwan acacia special, and get clear buying, installation, and care tips to pick the right floor.
Willow Acacia: 7 Facts Every Gardener Should Know
Seven clear facts about willow acacia: growth, water needs, wildlife value, safety issues, and how gardeners use it in Arizona yards.
Tigerwood: 7 Surprising Facts About This Hardwood
From bold tiger-like stripes to long-lasting strength, tigerwood adds style and hardwearing performance to decks and floors. Learn quick facts, care tips, and buying points.
Iroko Wood Guide: Properties, Uses, Price, and Teak Comparison
Iroko wood is a durable tropical African hardwood often marketed as African teak, although it is not true teak. This guide covers its characteristics, uses, outdoor performance, workability, price, and responsible sourcing.
Macassar Ebony Wood Guide: Color, Hardness, Uses, and Care
This guide explains what Macassar ebony is, where it comes from, and why its striped color and hardness make it valuable. You’ll also learn how Macassar ebony veneer and lumber are used, how to clean it, and how it compares with black ebony and Dalbergia melanoxylon.
Jatoba Wood Guide: Properties, Uses, Flooring Pros and Cons
Jatoba wood is a dense tropical hardwood known for its reddish-brown color, high hardness, and common trade name Brazilian cherry. This guide explains its properties, flooring pros and cons, workability, sustainability, and buying considerations.
African Mahogany Wood Guide: Properties, Uses, and Comparisons
African mahogany is a popular Khaya hardwood used for furniture, cabinetry, doors, veneer, and decorative woodworking. This guide explains its properties, appearance, workability, best uses, outdoor limits, cutting board suitability, and how it compares with sapele and genuine mahogany.
Canary Wood Guide: Properties, Uses, Cutting Board Safety, and Buying Tips
Canary wood is a colorful exotic hardwood valued for its yellow, orange, red, brown, and purple streaking. This guide explains its properties, hardness, common uses, cutting board suitability, safety considerations, and what to check before buying canarywood lumber.
