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Kingwood
Dalbergia
cearenis (Leguminosae)
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Location: |
The Kingwood tree is native to South America but is mostly found in Brazil |
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Tree: |
A Kingwood tree is a short, slender tree often twisted and crooked. It grows
50 to 100 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 4 to 8 inches.
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Wood: |
A member of the rosewood group (Dalbergia genus). Very hard, very dense, and very
colorful. Kingwood cuts, turns and polishes with ease.
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Use: |
This wood is used by in wood Turning, accents, jewelry boxes, accessories, musical
instruments
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