Jatoba -- also known as Brazilian Cherry -- is one of the hardest commercially available hardwoods. The colour deepens from salmon-orange to beautiful reddish-brown with light exposure. Popular for high-traffic flooring. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.
Features
- Jatoba -- Salmon to orange-brown when fresh, deepening to rich reddish-brown
- Interlocked, coarse texture grain
- Janka hardness: 2,690 lbf
- Kiln-dried -- confirm surfacing options at your local branch
Specifications
| Species |
Jatoba |
| Origin |
Central and South America |
| Janka Hardness |
2,690 lbf |
| Colour |
Salmon to orange-brown when fresh, deepening to rich reddish-brown |
| Grain |
Interlocked, coarse texture |
| Drying |
Kiln-dried |
| Availability |
In-store -- confirm sizes and surfacing options |
Common Uses
Jatoba is used for flooring, heavy-use furniture, turned items, tool handles, and exterior applications. Confirm available sizes and stock at your local Windsor Plywood location.
Pro Tips
- Blunts cutting edges quickly. Use carbide tooling. The colour change from salmon to reddish-brown begins within days -- expose all stock simultaneously for consistency. Pre-drill all fasteners.
- Acclimate lumber in your workspace for 48-72 hours before milling to allow the wood to adjust to ambient temperature and humidity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jatoba the same as Brazilian Cherry?
Marketed as "Brazilian Cherry" in flooring, but completely unrelated to North American cherry. A different species -- much harder and denser.
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