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The Look of Tigerwood

Tigerwood is a very hard wood with a close grain. Color variation ranges from moderate to very pronounced when it is exposed to intense light.

Its dark reddish brown sapwood ranges toward dark red or orange-brown and is striped with randomly spaced blackish brown lines evocative of tiger stripes. Tigerwood shows full, rich color through the entire thickness of the wood, which helps to hide wear marks.

Tigerwood: A look of distinction to stand out from the pack!


The Facts on Tigerwood

Tigerwood, also known as Zebrawood, is generally found from Mexico to Central America, and in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. Tigerwood grows in wet and dry tropical forests. It can attain a height of 90 to 120 ft. [27.4 to 36.6 m] and a diameter of 5 ft. [1.5 m]. The trunk is smooth for 50 ft. [15.2 m] or more, sometimes with a spreading base.


Values are given in pounds. The higher the number, the harder the wood.