The Species:

Flooring Trade Name: Patagonian Cherry, Tiete Rosewood

Botanical Name: Guibourtia, chodatianal

Lumber Name: Kuruguay / Sirari

Grows In: Paraguay / Bolivia

Products / Cherry, Patagonian

Description:

Patagonian Cherry / Tiete Rosewood is unique pinkish red, rose colored wood which is extremely dense.

Color Range & Color Change:

Color Range: Patagonian Cherry / Tiete Rosewood exhibits a wide range of color variability between pale pinks to darker purplish reds with occasional dark striping.

Color Change: Patagonian Cherry / Tiete Rosewood undergoes a medium degree of color change from a pink red to a slightly deeper medium red with the muting of the initial color variation.

Hardness:

Patagonian Cherry / Tiete Rosewood 220% as hard as red oak. (2800 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak).

Where to Use:

Patagonian Cherry / Tiete Rosewood may be used both residentially and commercially wherever a pink/reddish color is desired.

Stability:

Patagonian Cherry / Tiete Rosewood is average in stability similar to red oak.

Allergic Reaction Potential:

There is no known Allergic potential at this time. However, wood dust in general can be a hazard.

Known Finish Issues:

No finish incompatibilities are known at this time. However, ALWAYS test the finish you propose to use FIRST on test pieces to insure compatibility.