Wood species
Black Limba
Korina (dark) · Terminalia superba
This kiln-dried Limba is commonly called “Black Limba” due to it’s spalting, and Limba without spalting will often be called “White Limba” - both are the same tree. This wood comes from the tropical zone in west Africa.
Key facts
- Janka hardness
- MediumMore cooperative than ironwoods
- Stability
- AverageStandard furniture humidity practice
- Grain type
- StreakedLighter ground with darker mineral streaking
- Rot resistance
- ModerateInterior furniture default
- Sustainability
- Ask the lotCommercial African hardwood supply
- Workability
- Friendly exoticMachines cleaner than denser lookalikes
About this wood
This kiln-dried Limba is commonly called “Black Limba” due to it’s spalting, and Limba without spalting will often be called “White Limba” - both are the same tree. This wood comes from the tropical zone in west Africa.
What we carry
- Black limba for warm brown streaked faces — furniture and guitar energy
Thickness is sold in quarters (4/4, 6/4, and so on) — see our hardwood thickness guide. Grades: NHLA grades.