Cumaru (Amburana cearensis)

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Cumaru Characteristics

A strong, tough, resilient wood that fits the bill for a dark or medium dark project. Good resistance to insect attack and weather. Cumaru is extraordinarily stable and also provides a moderate blunting effect on cutters and blades. Accepts varnish satisfactorily, and will make some very robust furniture.

Color Range

Tan-like yellow to medium brown with a slight orange-red cast that darkens with age.

Cumaru is also called

Amburana, Cerejeira, Cumare, Ishpingo, Palo Trebol, Roble del pais, Cerejeira rajada, Brazilian Oak, Brazilian Teak

Some Typical Uses

Flooring, ship building, cabinetry, musical instruments, heavy construction, fine furniture, etc.

What's the Tree Like?

May grow to 100 feet in height with trunk diameters of 24'' to 36'' but some trees have grown to over 60'' diameter.

Cumaru grows in

Latin America; Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru