Yellowheart

Common Name(s)

Yellowheart, Pau Amarello

Scientific Name

Euxylophora paraensis

Tree Distribution

Brazil

Tree Size

100-130 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. trunk diameter

Janka Hardness

1790 lbf

Appearance

Heartwood color ranges from pale to golden yellow, darkening only slightly with age. Sapwood is a pale yellow/white.

Grain / Texture

Grain is usually straight, though some figured pieces may have wavy or interlocked grain. Fine uniform texture and a naturally high luster.

Pricing / Availability

A commercially important and widely harvested timber in Brazil. Good availability as lumber in a variety of widths. Should be fairly inexpensive for an imported hardwood.

- Information cited from Wood-Database.com