Peroba Rosa (Aspidosperma spp)

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Peroba Rosa Characteristics

This fine textured and dense wood becomes creamy golden tan with extended exposure. Works and finishes nicely due to the density and extremely fine texture.

Color Range

Mild yellowish tan, very creamy and even colored.

Peroba Rosa is also called

Amarello, Amargosa, Ibira romi, Palo rosa, Peroba rosa, Red peroba, Rosa peroba

Some Typical Uses

Furniture, flooring, musical instruments, other interior millwork.

What's the Tree Like?

Peroba attains an average height of 90 feet and an average trunk diameter of 30 inches, but it may grow larger under different conditions. The tree usually develops a straight and clear bole.

Peroba Rosa grows in

Brazil, Bolivia, columbia, Venezuela