Capirona - Brazilian Maple

Capirona also know Brazilian Maple.

Description: The Capirona tree has a very distinctive appearance due to it smooth and shiny bark. It has the ability to completely shed its bark, which changes from a vibrant green to brown color depending on the time of year. It is common to find Capirona trees growing close to one another. It has small perfumed white flowers. Capirona timber is commonly used in the Amazon for construction and furniture making. It is an exceptionally hard wood which makes it very durable.

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Janka Hardness: 1,820 pounds

Geographic Area: Found in the Amazon region of Peru and Brazil.

Color: When freshly cut, sapwood is creamy white and heartwood is grayish white, light brown streaks. Little contrast between both layers.

Grain: Straight and slightly interbred

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