Bloodwood

Common Name(s): Bloodwood, Satine
Growing Region: Tropical South America
Tree Size: 80-150ft tall, 4-7 ft trunk diameter
Average Board Foot Weight(Dry):
Janka Hardness: 2,900 lbf
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a bright, vivid red. Color can darken to a darker brownish red over time with exposure to light.
Grain/Texture: Extraordinarily hard, dense, and tight straight grained.

Bloodwood often holds a lot of tension in the wood, making it unstable and prone to twist or cup. Best used in small pieces.