Canarywood - Centrolobium Microchaete

Canarywood - Centrolobium spp.

Latin: Centrolobium Microchaete

Origin: South America from Panama to Brazil.

Canarywood is a unique and beautiful species that grows from Panama all the way down through Brazil. It is special in that each piece has varying color and grain pattern. Some pieces have streaks of pink or orange and some are straight grained while others have a swirling pattern. It is very easily workable and glues and finishes well with a natural luster Canarywood is yellow to orange with streaks of red, purple and black. The wood is a medium texture and weight with open pores. Easy to work. Turns nicely and takes a high natural polish. Great substitution for Tulipwood! Typical Uses: Furniture, doors, flooring, interior millwork, turning Source Region: Brazil, Bolivia