Che-Chen

(Metopium Brownei) Mostly brown tight grain with hues of yellow, red, and sometimes green. Hard and dense texture.

Cherry

(Prunus serotina) Hard straight grained with firm texture. Heartwood is reddish brown to deep red, with brown flecks, and will naturally darken with age

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Claro Walnut

"Claro" is a Spanish word meaning clear or bright, and the common name "claro walnut" is usually used to refer to the wood cut from the lower bole (stump) of orchard walnut trees, especially on the West coast of the US.

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Cocobolo

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(dalbergia retusa)     Some people consider cocobolo to be the classic rosewood.

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Hickory

Color varies by species, but all species are very heavy, hard elastic and strong. Experiences high shrinkage as it seasons, susceptible to blue stain.

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Holly

Creamy white heartwood with grey or blue tint. Very little contrast between heartwood and sapwood.

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Jarrah

Jarrah is a species of eucalyptus that has become quite popular for oudoor furniture, flooring and other applications where strength, hardness and a rich deep color are desired.

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Lacewood

Planted for shade on coffee and tea plantations; used for ornamental purposes. The pale, pinkish brown heartwood changes to yellow brown when exposed.

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