Merbau // Intsia palembanica
Experience the allure of Merbau: stunningly beautiful, exceptionally durable, and perfect for exterior projects. Highly resistant to rot and insects, this exquisite tropical wood is ideal for decorative pieces, cutting boards, and furniture.![color of Merbau](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
Medium brown with a rich red tinge![other names for Merbau](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Aizella, Ipil, Ifelele, Kwila, Lumpha![uses for Merbau](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Flooring, musical instruments, violin bows, organ pipes, decking, furniture, veneer![the Merbau tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
What's the Tree Like?
The tree is described as large, developing a bole that is described as often fluted, rather short and thick, with a length of about 50 feet (15 m). Trunk diameter is reported to to be up to 60 inches (150 cm) above large spreading buttresses.Merbau grows in Asia
![map of where Merbau grows](graphics/maps/se_asia.png)