Peroba
Aspidosperma spp.
Peroba is a highly valued Brazilian hardwood known for its beautiful golden to reddish-brown color, fine grain, and excellent working properties. This moderately dense wood combines attractive appearance with good durability and natural resistance to decay, making it ideal for fine furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and architectural millwork. Peroba's warm coloration and smooth finish have made it a favorite among woodworkers and designers for both interior and exterior applications.
Janka Hardness
1600 lbf
Moderately hard
Density
46 lbs/ft³
Medium density
Shrinkage
Moderate (7.9% tangential, 4.8% radial)
Good stability
Appearance
Color: Golden yellow to reddish-brown heartwood, often with olive or greenish tones when fresh. Color deepens to rich honey brown with age. Sapwood is pale yellow.
Grain: Straight to slightly interlocked grain with fine to medium texture. Natural luster gives smooth finish.
Key Characteristics
- •Beautiful golden to reddish color
- •Fine, attractive grain patterns
- •Good natural durability
- •Excellent workability
- •Natural resistance to decay
- •Smooth, lustrous finish
Common Applications
Maintenance
Moderate durability requiring regular maintenance in exterior applications. For interior use, periodic cleaning with wood cleaner maintains appearance. Exterior applications benefit from annual sealing or oiling.
Advantages
- +Beautiful warm coloration
- +Works easily with hand and power tools
- +Glues and finishes very well
- +Good dimensional stability
- +Natural resistance to decay and insects
- +Fine grain takes detail beautifully
Considerations
- •Moderately hard - not suitable for heavy traffic
- •Color can vary between boards
- •UV exposure may darken color over time
- •Requires proper finishing for exterior use
- •May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
- •Limited availability outside South America