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Tulipwood (Dalbergia frutescens)
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| Other names: |
Pinkwood (USA); bois de rose (France); pau rosa, jacaranda rosa, pau de fuso (Brazil).
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| Sources: |
Brazil
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| Characteristics: |
Dense, hard wood with medium to fine texture; usually has irregular grain. Attractive pinkish-yellow color, with pink to violet-red stripes.
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| Workability: |
Difficult
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| Average dried weight: |
60lb/cubic foot (960kg/cubic meter)
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| Common uses: |
Turning, kitchen utensils, boxes, inlay,veneer.
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| Finishing: |
Good
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