Wood species | Bubinga, Kevazingo |
Scientific name | Guibourtia spp. (G. demeusei, G. pellegriniana, G. tessmannii) |
Color | Heartwood ranges from a pinkish red to a darker reddish brown with darker purple or black streaks. Sapwood is a pale straw color and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Bubinga is very frequently seen with a variety of figure, including: pommele, flamed, waterfall, quilted, mottled, etc. |
Texture | Grain is straight to interlocked. Has a uniform fine to medium texture and moderate natural luster. |
Dimensions | |
Air Dried | Yes |
Moisture Content | Around 9% |
Shipping | Free In Contiguous USA |
Returns | 60 Day Free Returns |
Density Recommendations | 56 lbs/ft3 (890 kg/m3) Veneer, inlays, fine furniture, cabinetry, turnings, and other specialty items. Since Bubinga trees can grow so large, natural-edge slabs of the wood have also been used in tabletops and other specialized projects. |