![Primavera lumber wood, Roseodendron donnell-smithii lumber for woodworking](graphics/category_species/Primavera.jpg)
Primavera // Roseodendron donnell-smithii
Primavera looks like a satin sheet with moderate figure and pale yellow color. The wood is lightweight, light in color, and has a moderately fine grain that can be likened to bleached mahogany - it's interesting and attractive. Even though the grain is frequently interlocked, primavera is easily shaped with sharp hand tools.![color of Primavera](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
This is a pale golden yellow with a satin-like luster. Expect the color consistency to be moderate between boards.![other names for Primavera](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Primavera, Duranga, San juan, Palo blanco, Cortez, Cortez blanco, Prima Vera![uses for Primavera](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Decorative veneer, furniture building, cabinetry, trim![the Primavera tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
What's the Tree Like?
A full grown tree is majestic and slender at 80 to 100 feet tall and 24" to 36" in diameterPrimavera grows in Latin America
![map of where Primavera grows](graphics/maps/latin_america.png)