Garapa
The South American specie Garapa is also called Brazilian Ash. The tree has a golden to yellow / brown color which darkens with age. The color can change in different lighting. No knots and very little oscillation. The tree will patinate but glow and color can be preserved by oil treatment.
Facts Garapa |
| Botanical name: Apuleia Leiocarpa |
| Origin: South America |
| Durability: Class 2 (according to EN standards) |
| Dimensional stability: 2 (scale 1-5, whereas 1 is being the best) |
| Fibers: Straight grain and interlock grain is a natural part of the specie |
| Color: Yellow-brown (color difference cannot be avoided) |
| Color extraction: Rarely (eg. on walls) |
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