Mahogany (African)

Common Name(s)

African Mahogany

Scientific Name

Khaya spp. (Khaya anthotheca, K. grandifoliola, K. ivorensis, K. senegalensis)

Tree Distribution

Western Tropical Africa

Tree Size

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

Janka Hardness

1070 lbf

Appearance

Heartwood color is variable, ranging from a very pale pink to a deeper reddish brown, sometimes with streaks of medium to dark reddish brown. Color tends to darken with age. Quarter-sawn surfaces can also exhibit a ribbon-stripe appearance.

Grain / Texture

Grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to coarse texture. Good natural luster with a light-refracting optical phenomenon known as chatoyancy.

Pricing / Availability

Readily available in a variety of lumber sizes, as well as plywood and veneer. Prices are low to moderate for an imported hardwood.

- Information cited from Wood-Database.com