Pilón
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Pilón is a very strong and resistant wood, which is why it’s commonly used in construction and marine applications. This wood grows naturally from southern Mexico to the Amazon and is often sought out for its dark chocolate brown coloring that resembles Black Walnut.
Wood Characteristics
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- Wood Type: tropical hardwood
- Wood Texture: moderately coarse
- Grain Pattern: straight or interlocking
- Janka Rating: 1700
- Density: 0.77 specific gravity
- Color: pink/reddish brown to dark chocolate brown
Typical Uses:
Heavy construction, railway crossties, marine work, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, decorative veneers, turnery, joinery, boat construction, structures (bridges, railway ties, etc.) and more!
AVAILABLE AS:
Dimensional wood
Additional information
| ORIGIN | Southern Mexico to the Brazilian Amazon region |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Hieronyma alchorneoides |
| OTHER NAMES | Bully Tree Wood, Garay, Mascarey, Nanciton, Suradan, Zapatero |
| TREE FACTS | Diameter: 3-4 ft |

