WALNUT, AFRICAN - (Lovoa trichilioides) native to West tropical Africa. tree grows to 100-150 feet tall and 2-4 feet in diameter.
Heartwood is a golden yellow to reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks and veins. Color tends to darken upon exposure and with age. Sapwood is a medium yellow to light gray and is generally narrow but can be up to 3 inches wide.
Common uses are veneer, plywood, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, and turned objects.
African Walnut also displays a ribbon-stripe figuring on quartersawn surfaces, similar to Sapele.
African Walnut has a cedar-like scent.
Heartwood is a golden yellow to reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks and veins. Color tends to darken upon exposure and with age. Sapwood is a medium yellow to light gray and is generally narrow but can be up to 3 inches wide.
Common uses are veneer, plywood, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, and turned objects.
African Walnut also displays a ribbon-stripe figuring on quartersawn surfaces, similar to Sapele.
African Walnut has a cedar-like scent.