![Makore / African Cherry lumber wood, Mimusops heckelii lumber for woodworking](graphics/category_species/makore.jpg)
Makore / African Cherry // Mimusops heckelii
Take delight in knowing it's also called "African cherry" for its smooth, fine grain colored with medium brown and a kiss of red tones. The wood gets a little darker with age and maintains the luxurious reddish hints, much like mahogany does.![color of Makore / African Cherry](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
Reddish-brown to maroon![other names for Makore / African Cherry](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Aganokwe, Baku, Makore![uses for Makore / African Cherry](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, interior millwork, exterior aplications, high end furniture, art pieces, veneer, interior panels, airplane cabinetry.![the Makore / African Cherry tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
What's the Tree Like?
A very large tree. May reach a height of 180-200 feet with trunk diameters often over 48" and sometimes up to 120". Boles are straight, cylindrical and may be free of branches for 100 feet.Makore / African Cherry grows in Africa
![map of where Makore / African Cherry grows](graphics/maps/africa_west.png)