Ziricote
- Common Name(s)
- Ziricote
- Scientific Name
- Cordia dodecandra
- Tree Distribution
- Central America and Mexico
- Tree Size
- 30-65 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. trunk diameter
- Janka Hardness
- 1970 lbf
- Appearance
- Color ranges from medium to dark brown, sometimes with either a green or purple hue, with darker bands of black growth rings intermixed. Ziricote has a very unique appearance, which is sometimes referred to as “spider-webbing” or “landscape” grain figure. Quartersawn surfaces can also have ray flakes similar in appearance to those found on quartersawn Hard Maple. The pale yellowish sapwood is sometimes incorporated into designs for aesthetic effect, or to cut down on wastage.
- Grain / Texture
- Grain is straight to slightly interlocked. Medium to fine texture, with good natural luster.
- Pricing / Availability
- Likely to be quite expensive, exceeding the price of some rosewoods, and approaching the cost of some types of ebony. Also, planks of Ziricote commonly have varying amounts of pale sapwood included, which can contribute to high wastage if not incorporated into a project.
- Information cited from Wood-Database.com
