Ebony (Macassar)

Common Name(s)

Macassar Ebony, Striped Ebony, Amara Ebony

Scientific Name

Diospyros celebica

Tree Distribution

Southeast Asia

Tree Size

50-65 ft. tall, 1.5 ft. trunk diameter

Janka Hardness

3220 lbf

Appearance

Heartwood has dramatic striped appearance, somewhat similar to Zebrawood. Yellow to reddish brown body with darker brown or black stripes. Sharply demarcated sapwood is pale gold color.

Grain / Texture

Grain is usually straight, but can sometimes be interlocked; fine uniform texture and good natural luster.

Pricing / Availability

Likely to be extremely expensive, along with most other Ebony members in the Diospyros genus. The tree grows slowly, has a very limited natural habitat, and is highly desired for the wood’s aesthetic appeal and toughness.

- Information cited from Wood-Database.com