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General Description:
Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry) is a beautiful species with naturally rich color
and superior hardness making it well suited for both residential and
commercial applications. When first milled, Jatoba is a tan/salmon
color w/black striping which turns a rich deep red color over time. This
species is the most popular imported species given its inherent beauty, rich
coloring and superior hardness.
Janka Hardness: 3290
Color:
Brazilian Cherry varies from yellowish hues to pink/reds to dark reds with
black striping. Quartered selection yields the most uniform look/color
range.
Color Change: Like
domestic cherry, Brazilian Cherry will change dramatically over time from
the yellow/tan/salmon color when freshly milled into a deep rich reddish
color. In direct sunlight, the color change will occur within a few days.
Out of sunlight, it will oxidize slowly over six months. Water based
finishes tend to retard the color change while oil based finishes enhance
it.
Grain: Texture
is medium to rather coarse; grain mostly interlocked; golden luster.
Finishing:
Finishes well.
Characteristics:
Heartwood
is salmon red to orange brown when fresh, becoming russet to reddish brown
when seasoned; often marked with dark streaks. Jatoba is durable and
provides great wear-resistance. |
