Pearwood (African) (Botanical: Baillonella toxisperma)

Pearwood (African) Characteristics

Featuring an interlocking, yet straight, grain Pearwood is attractive and uniform. The surface often shows some slight figure or shimmer. The wood is extraordinarily stable and fine textured making it good for both machining and hand operations. However, the silica content in the wood dulls cutters and blades faster than other woods.

Color Range

Pale yellow to tan with a slight pinkish tinge. Very evenly colored.

Other Names

Njabi, Adza, African pearwood, Dimpampi, Moabi

Some Typical Uses

Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Construction, veneer, Flooring, Furniture, Joinery, Joists, Parquet flooring, Turnery, Veneer, Fine Woodwork

What's the Tree Like?

An enormous tree that grows up to 200 feet tall and free of branches to 100 feet. Can be up to 10 feet in diameter.

Pearwood (African) grows in

Africa; Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Nigeria