Tag Archives: South American Woods
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.
Quebracho: Top 5 Uses You Need to Know
From leather tanning to long-burning BBQ charcoal, learn five practical uses for quebracho wood and why red quebracho stands out.
Pau Ferro Wood Guide: Properties, Fretboards, and Rosewood Comparison
This guide explains what pau ferro is, where it comes from, and why it’s used in guitars and woodworking. You’ll learn its key specs, how a pau ferro fretboard feels and sounds, and how pau ferro vs rosewood compares for tone, stability, and sourcing.
Brazilian Rosewood Guide: Uses, Legality, Value, and Buyer Cautions
Brazilian rosewood is one of the world’s most prized dark hardwoods, but it is also one of the most legally restricted. This guide explains Dalbergia nigra, CITES rules, identification risks, guitar uses, value factors, and safer alternatives.
Cumaru Wood Guide: What It Is, Uses, Price, and Pros and Cons
Cumaru wood is a dense South American hardwood often sold as Brazilian teak. This guide explains its properties, decking and flooring uses, price ranges, maintenance needs, and how it compares with other hardwoods.
Brazilian Wood Plant: Meaning, Benefits, Care, and Where to Buy
Brazilian wood can mean hardwood, the historic Brazilwood tree, or the Brazilian lucky wood plant sold online. This guide clarifies the meaning, then explains Brazilian wood plant benefits, care, growing steps, troubleshooting, safety, and buying tips.
Brazilian Cherry Wood Guide: Flooring, Hardness, Stain Options, and Care
This guide explains Brazilian cherry wood, also known as Jatoba, including its color, hardness, durability, and common uses. You’ll also learn how Brazilian cherry wood flooring performs, what stain options work best, and what to consider before buying or refinishing it.
