Koko - (Tieghemella africana) and (Tieghemella heckelii) is a tropical hardwood with as rich golden-brown to deep reddish-brown heartwood with dark streaks and fine, interlocked grain, creating a luxurious and visually striking material.
Koko is also known as Makore, Douka, Cherry Mahogany, African Koko, Koko Wood, Dahoma, Tieghemella.
Koko can grow up to 150 feet tall and 4 feet in diameter. One tree, the Big Tree of Oda, is 218 feet tall and 13 feet in diameter and is believed to be the tallest tree in West Africa.
Koko is valued for its durability, stability, and fine texture, making it ideal for artisan woodworking and decorative projects.
Koko is also known as Makore, Douka, Cherry Mahogany, African Koko, Koko Wood, Dahoma, Tieghemella.
Koko can grow up to 150 feet tall and 4 feet in diameter. One tree, the Big Tree of Oda, is 218 feet tall and 13 feet in diameter and is believed to be the tallest tree in West Africa.
Koko is valued for its durability, stability, and fine texture, making it ideal for artisan woodworking and decorative projects.