Jatoba

Botanic Name:

Hymenaea Stilbocarpa

Also called:

Courbaril, locust, west Indian locust, jutaby, alga, algarrobo, copal, jatai vermelho, south american cherry

Description

The sapwood is clearly differentiated from the heartwood and is white, grey or pinkish in color. Newly cut heartwood can vary in color from salmon-pink to orange-brown, but darkens to a russet to reddish-brown on exposure, and is often marked with dark streaks. The grain is predominantly interlocked and has medium to coarse texture.

Typical dry weight: 910kg/m3

Specific gravity: 0.91

Properties

Jatobá is a very hard, tough, and strong wood. It nails badly and pre-boring is required for screwing. Gluing properties are fair; it stains well, can be brought to a satisfactory finish, but not to a high polish.

Durability: The heartwood is moderately durable and very resistant to dry-wood termites. It is also very resistant to preservative treatment, whereas the sapwood will take preservative adequately.

Grows: West Indies, South and Central America

Typical height: 30m

Trunk diameter: 0.6-1.2m

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