BARBA JOLOTE EXOTIC WOOD
- Brown heart
- From Belize
- Nervous disposition
- Has been tried as Mahogany substitute
- Can be found highly figured
- Best when quartered
Characteristics of Barba Jolote
| Origin of Wood Type | Guatemala, Mexico and Belize |
| Botanical Name | Pithecellobium, arboreum |
| Specific Gravity | 0.74 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 4.5 |
| Color Range | Brown – Red |
| Rarity / Availability | moderately rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 12″ (Quartersawn) |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Hardwood Flooring, Guitar Building / Instrument Making & Wood Turning |
| Lumber Grades | Quartersawn, Quartersawn (Figured) |
| Other Trade Names | Royal Mahogany & Cola de Marona |
Call for availability: 1.610.932.7400 / 1.888.814.0007
Sample Pictures of Barba Jolote
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
