AFRICAN MAHOGANY WOOD
African Mahogany is becoming more popular due to the large price increases in Genuine Mahogany. It has a very similar color and graining, but it is not as stable. The trees can grow to be quite large, so it is possible to find wide, long, clear boards. From a sustainability standpoint, African Mahogany grows in rich ground that is not nearly as delicate as the Amazon basin.
Characteristics of African Mahogany
| Origin of Wood Type | Africa |
| Botanical Name | Khaya ivorensis |
| Specific Gravity | 0.59 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.25 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Brown – Pink – Red |
| Rarity / Availability | Readily Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 4″ to 15″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 12′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Boat Building, Musical Instruments, Veneer and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | FEQ, Quartersawn, Quartersawn (Figured), Flitch, Crotch (Figure) |
| Other Trade Names | Khaya |
African Mahogany Lumber Sample Photos
