BHILWARA - (Albizia odoratissima) Also known as Black siris, Bilwara, Albizia and Ceylon Rosewood. Native to central and Southern Asia; It's also been introduced to East Africa. Tree grows from 65-100 feet tall and 2-3 feet in diameter.
Heartwood is medium to dark reddish brown, frequently with bands of lighter and /or darker colored wood. Contrasting sapwood is pale yellow. Heartwood color tends to darken with age.
Common uses are furniture, veneer, tool handles and other turned objects.
Heartwood is medium to dark reddish brown, frequently with bands of lighter and /or darker colored wood. Contrasting sapwood is pale yellow. Heartwood color tends to darken with age.
Common uses are furniture, veneer, tool handles and other turned objects.