Wood species
Red Zebrawood
Ebiara · Berlinia spp.
Hailing from West Africa, our red zebrawood is kiln-dried and a true show stopper. Most have never heard of or seen this wood, also known as Ebiara, and find it’s resemblance to zebrawood to be overstated (we agree). Nevertheless, they are in the same group of species.
Key facts
- Janka hardness
- Medium-highAbout 1,830 lb
- Stability
- Below averageRadial ~7.6% · Tangential ~10.8% — respect seasonal movement
- Grain type
- Interlocked & wavyCoarse texture with stripe figure
- Rot resistance
- Very durableStrong insect and decay resistance
- Sustainability
- IUCN red list / non-CITESIUCN red list · non-CITES — ask about the lot
- Workability
- Saw-friendly / plane carefulSaws well; planing can tear from interlock
About this wood
Due to it’s hardness and durability, this wood is great for darn near anything. Whatever your project may be, you might find a use for some red zebra to spice it up.
What we carry
- Red zebrawood (ebiara) — zebra-adjacent stripe without being true zebrawood
Thickness is sold in quarters (4/4, 6/4, and so on) — see our hardwood thickness guide. Grades: NHLA grades.