Jatoba

Common Name(s)

Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry

Scientific Name

Hymenaea courbaril

Tree Distribution

Central America, southern Mexico, northern South America, and the West Indies

Tree Size

100-130 ft. tall, 2-4 ft. trunk diameter

Janka Hardness

2690 lbf

Appearance

Heartwood varies from a light orangish brown to a darker reddish brown, sometimes with contrasting darker grayish brown streaks. Color tends darken upon exposure to light. Sapwood is a light grayish yellow, clearly demarcated from the heartwood.

Grain / Texture

Grain is typically interlocked, with a medium to coarse texture. Good natural luster.

Pricing / Availability

Available in satisfactory sizes and widths as lumber, and also available as flooring planks. Jatoba is inexpensive for an imported timber.

- Information cited from Wood-Database.com