Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Species

Prefinished brazilian cherry cumaru hardwood 3 4 in thick x 3 125 in wide x 78 in length stair nose.

Brazilian cherry hardwood species.

In reality this wood is not a member of the cherry family at all but is instead a legume species hymenaea courbaril. Although it s widely named brazilian cherry mostly among flooring sellers it bears little relation to the domestic cherry prunus serotina that is found in the us except perhaps that its natural color closely matches the common stained color of domestic cherry that has been aged stained reddish brown as seen on some. It s not difficult to see why. Bellawood 3 4 x 5 select brazilian cherry prefinished solid hardwood flooring bellawood an industry leader in durability and design.

Brazilian cherry 15 hevea 1 white oak 2 price range. Everything we do is about making a better floor. Over time both natural and artificial light causes the wood to redden and darken over time. Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring also known as jatoba is one of the most popular exotic hardwoods.

A type of hardwood commonly known as brazilian cherry was used as flooring in countless houses from 2000 to 2005. With a janka hardness rating of 2350 and commonly referred to as its south american name jatoba brazilian cherry is one of the hardest flooring species available. Discover a host of useful information to help you pick personalized decors that provide years of satisfaction. The heartwood will darken over time to a softer red brown.

Brazilian cherry s breathtaking reddish brown heartwood is lined by dark black streaks giving it not only contrast but amazing depth as well. No matter what type of prefinished brazilian cherry floor you are looking for hurst hardwoods has it at a wholesale price. From selecting the most durable wood and bamboo the world has to offer to our patented finishing process that gives our flooring best in class stain gloss and scuff resistance. Exotic hardwoods including brazilian cherry and american cherry are very light sensitive.

It is also known as jatoba locust or courbaril. Brazilian direct ltd founded in may 2002 by dan cosgrove brings quality solid exotic hardwood flooring direct to the usa offering you the best value in the industry for solid prefinished and unfinished brazilian cherry hardwood flooring and many other south american hardwood flooring species including santos mahogany brazilian teak.