Tulipwood
Dalbergia frutescens • Brazil
Exotic Hardwood
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Tulipwood is a stunning Brazilian exotic featuring brilliant rose-pink to salmon coloring with yellow and orange striping. Extremely hard and stable, it's reserved for the finest turning, inlay work, and specialty applications where its vibrant color can shine.
Janka Hardness
2150
Density
58 lbs/ft³
Moisture
8-10%
Fire Rating
Class A
Durability
Class A - 25+ years
Price Range
$$$
Appearance
Rose-pink to salmon with yellow and orange stripes
Key Characteristics
- •Vibrant rose-pink coloring
- •Yellow and orange striping
- •Extremely hard and dense
- •Fine, even texture
- •Exceptional color variation
- •Natural high luster
Common Applications
- •Fine turning
- •Inlay and accent work
- •Premium knife handles
- •Jewelry boxes
- •Decorative items
- •Specialty wood art
Maintenance Requirements
Very low maintenance. Exceptional durability. Color may fade slightly in direct sunlight. Light polishing maintains luster.
Advantages
- Extraordinary color
- Exceptional beauty
- Highly durable
- Fine texture
- Unique striping
- Premium collector material
Considerations
- Very expensive
- Difficult to work
- Tool dulling is severe
- Heavy and dense
- May cause allergies
- Very limited availability