Wenge
- Common Name(s)
- Wenge
- Scientific Name
- Millettia laurentii
- Tree Distribution
- Central Africa
- Tree Size
- 60-90 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. trunk diameter
- Janka Hardness
- 1930 lbf
- Appearance
- Heartwood is medium brown, sometimes with a reddish or yellowish hue, with nearly black streaks. Upon application of a wood finish (particularly an oil finish) the wood can become nearly black.
- Grain / Texture
- Grain is straight, with a very coarse texture. Low natural luster.
- Pricing / Availability
- Available in wide boards and veneer sheets. Prices are high, and are likely to remain so as supplies dwindle.
- Information cited from Wood-Database.com
