![Ebony lumber wood, Diospyros spp lumber for woodworking](graphics/category_species/ebony_gaboon.jpg)
Ebony // Diospyros spp
Very difficult to dry, but very stable after seasoning. Hard and heavy with a very fine texture. Takes a high glossy finish. Saw dust may irritate some people.![color of Ebony](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
Generally jet black but may feature faint yellowish or brown streaks.![other names for Ebony](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Gaboon Ebony, African Ebony, Black Ebony, Mgiriti, Msindi, Omernowa, Kanran, Nyareti, Kukuo, Gaboon![uses for Ebony](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Handles, inlay, accessories, veneers, musical instruments![the Ebony tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
What's the Tree Like?
A meager tree that can grow to a height of 50-60 feet with a 24" trunk diameter.Ebony grows in Africa
![map of where Ebony grows](graphics/maps/africa_west.png)