Rosita (Hieronyma alchorneoides)

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Rosita Characteristics

Interlocked grain and quite durable: resistant to decay fungi and termite attack. Resembles American Black Walnut, with less grain pattern variation.

Color Range

Rich and uniform chocolate brown

Some Typical Uses

Turnery, furniture, decorative veneers, cabinets, and general carpentry

What's the Tree Like?

Mostly up to 100 feet in height with diameters up to 36''; straight and clear of branches until reaching the canopy.

Rosita grows in

Honduras, Central and South America