Mahogany Genuine (Swietenia macrophylla)

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Mahogany Genuine Characteristics

Ranks among the finest cabinet woods. Exceptionally stable and clear with a natural luster. Moderately coarse texture. Requires filling to achieve a class smooth surface but accepts virtually all finishes with ease. Widely praised for its response to hand tools, power tools, and all woodworking procedures.

Color Range

Yellowish brown to reddish or orange brown.

Other Names

Acajou, Acajou Amerique, Aguano, Belize mahogany, Big leafed mahogany, Bigleaf mahogany, Caguano, Cao, Caoba, Caoba de Atlantico, Caobilla, Chiculte, Cobano, Gateado, Honduras mahogany, Mahogany, Mara

Some Typical Uses

Furniture, cabinets, guitars and other musical instruments, interiors, boat building, pattern making, trim, entry doors, stairs.

What's the Tree Like?

The pride of South America, this tree grows to over 150 feet with trunk diameter over 72'' above large buttresses.

Mahogany Genuine grows in

Central and Tropical South America; Bolivia, Brazil, Belize, Nicaragua.