Wood species
Brazilian Cherry
Jatoba · Hymenaea courbaril
Also known as BRAZILIAN CHERRY, our kiln-dried Jatoba is durable and beautiful with a highly textured grain.
Key facts
- Janka hardness
- Medium-highAbout 2,350 lb — strong dent resistance
- Stability
- AverageRadial ~4.2% · Tangential ~8%
- Grain type
- Interlocked & coarseTextured grain with natural contrast
- Rot resistance
- Extremely durableStrong decay and insect resistance; finish for the job
- Sustainability
- Least concern / non-CITESIUCN least concern · non-CITES
- Workability
- Power toolsHard on hand tools; machines cleanly with sharp cutters
About this wood
Also known as Brazilian cherry — durable Jatoba with a coarse, textured grain that finishes with real polish.
Hardness and stiffness suit flooring, tables, and desks. Skip the hand planes for primary milling; power tools handle this density better.
What we carry
- Jatoba for flooring energy, tables, and desks
Thickness is sold in quarters (4/4, 6/4, and so on) — see our hardwood thickness guide. Grades: NHLA grades.