Spanish Cedar
$13.00/bf
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While not a true cedar, Spanish Cedar is a tropical hardwood sourced from Central and South America. Its color can range from light pinkish brown to reddish brown, and it is commonly used to make cigar boxes. Spanish Cedar is also easy to work with, but its low density can result in splintering.
Wood Characteristics
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- Wood Type: tropical hardwood
- Wood Texture: medium coarse
- Grain Pattern: straight or shallowly interlocked.
- Janka Rating: 600
- Density: 0.40 specific gravity
- Color: pinkish-brown to dark reddish-brown with a moderate natural luster
Typical Uses:
Boat building, furniture, cabinetry, doors and windows, interior trim, clothing chests, cigar boxes, canoes, musical instruments, veneers, plywood, lead pencils, pattern work, humidors, and more!
AVAILABLE AS:
Dimensional wood
Additional information
| ORIGIN | Central and South America |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Hieronyma alchorneoides |
| OTHER NAMES | Acajou Rouge, Brazilian Cedar, British Guiana Cedar, British Honduras Cedar, Cedre Rouge Ceder, Cedro, Cedro Oloroso, Cedro Red, Central American Cedar, Cigar Box Cedar, Epi, Guyana Cedar, Honduras Cedar, Jamaican Cedar, Kapere, Mexican Cedar |
| TREE FACTS | Diameter: 3-6 ft |