ZIRICOTE EXOTIC WOOD
Ziricote has about the closest grain resemblance to Brazilian Rosewood of any lumber, although the color is darker and lacking the reds and oranges. It is a superior furniture and musical instrument lumber. With its very fine texture and high density, Ziricote will take a satin finish with just sanding. The grain carves beautifully and is often used for sculptures. Ziricote is very rare and expensive.
- Superior exotic hardwood
- Extremely fine texture
- Used for acoustic guitars
- Best for smaller projects because of size limitations and weight
Characteristics of Ziricote
| Origin of Wood Type | Belize and Mexico |
| Botanical Name | Cordia dodecandra |
| Specific Gravity | 0.55 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 4.00 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Gold – Brown – Black |
| Rarity / Availability | Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 2″ to 9″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 2′ to 8′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Veneer, Boat Building and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Common 1 & 2, Select and Better, Flitch |
| Other Trade Names | Salmwood, Ecuador Laurel, Princewood |
Ziricote Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | Premium | None | Flat Sawn | 2.00″ to 10.00″ | 24.00″ to 96.00″ | $80.00 |
| 4/4 | Unselected | None | Flat Sawn | 2.00″ to 10.00″ | 24.00″ to 96.00″ | $70.00 |
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Ziricote Lumber Sample Photos
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.
