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Canary Wood

 

Habitat: Panama, Ecuador and Southern Brazil.

Scientific Names: Centroloblum orinocense, Centrolobium microchaete, Centrolobium ochroxylon

Common Names: Canary Wood

Uses: Pattern making, musical instruments, carving, cabinetmaking, interior fittings, light construction, interior trim for boats, toys, doors.

Characteristics: The wood is straight grained, occasionally with an attractive blister figure.

Grain and Texture Patterns: Yellow color with streaks of a variety of reds, golds & brown. Color will age to a deep golden yellow tone. Texture is typically fine and even.

Hardness: janka hardness: 2200

Canary wood has heartwood that is orange, sometimes with rich red streaks, while the sapwood is yellowish in color.