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Purple Heart
Purple Heart hardwood lumber is a distinct hardwood species known for its purple undertones. It is found in Central and South America. Classified as one of the most durable hardwood lumber species that is preferred for heavy construction projects. Its durability comes from various properties such as its resistance to a majority of insect attacks, etc.
NOTE: Spirit-based finishes will remove the purple color while lacquer-based finishes will preserve the color.
Color: As stated before, it’s best known for its purple undertones. Purple Heart varies in color from a dull grey with purple undertones to dark brown color with a hint of purple. Most times carrying an eggplant shade.
Uses: Accent pieces, Flooring, Furniture, Cabinetry, Bridges, Boardwalks, etc.
GreenHeart
Greenheart lumber is a widely used hardwood species found predominantly in South America. It is also popularly known for its durability – being the main reason behind a common preference for heavy-duty and marine construction.
Color: Greenheart varies from pale olive to green
Uses: Greenheart hardwood lumber is mainly used for heavy-duty construction work such as sea defense, boardwalks, piers, bridges. However, its versatility does not stop there it can be used for beautiful architectural pieces such as decking, cladding, and flooring
Tropical Hardwood Species
There are many different kinds of tropical hardwoods to choose from. We've collected and produced some detailed information about tropical hardwood species below. Each species has its own unique set of characteristics (color, grain pattern, etc.). Whether you're talking about greenheart wood, Wallaba wood or any other tropical hardwood, each wood's characteristics make it particularly suitable for specific uses. arance
Greenheart - Chlorocardium rodiei
Purpleheart - Peltogyne spp.
Mora - Mora excelsa
Black Kakaralli - Eschweilera spp.
Ekki / Azobe - Lophira alata
Wallaba - Eperua spp.
Shibadan - Aspidosperma album
Ipe - Tabebuia spp
Warama - Swartzia spp.
Tatabu - Diplotropis purpurea
JatobaHymenaea courbaril
Simarupa - Simarouba amara
Determa - Ocotea rubra
Crabwood - Carapa guianensis
Bullet Wood - Manilkara bidentata
Suya - Pouterin spectosa
Kabukalli - Goupia gliabra
Basralocus - Dicorynia guianensis
Silverballi - Aniba spp.
Tauroniro - Humiria balsamifera
