PURPLEHEART EXOTIC WOOD
- Purpleheart is aptly named for the deep purple color of its heartwood
- Tree grows in abundance in South America
- Very durable outdoors
- Purple color oxidizes to brown
Characteristics of Purpleheart
| Origin of Wood Type | South America |
| Botanical Name | Peltogyne pubescens |
| Specific Gravity | 0.86 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 4.5 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Purple – Dark Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Readily Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 4″ to 12″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Architectural Millwork, Wood Turning, Boat Building, Wood Carving, Inlaying, Outdoor Construction, Flooring, Gymnasium Equipment and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | FAS |
| Other Trade Names | Amaranth, Violetwood, Koroboreli, Saka, Sakavalli, Pau Roxo, Nazareno, Tananeo |
Purpleheart Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | FAS | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 12.00″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $13.00 |
| 8/4 | FAS | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 12.00″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $14.00 |
***Please note our online store does not contain all lumber available for purchase. Please call for availability. 1.610.932.7400***
Sample Pictures of Purpleheart
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.
