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Species Information /
Cherry, Bolivian |
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The Species: |
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Flooring Trade Name:
South American Jarrah, Peruvian/Bolivian Cherry
Botanical Name:
Manilkara, bidentata
Lumber Name: Massarasanduba, Chico zapote, Quinilla
Grows In:
Brazil, Peru, Central America, Mexico
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Products Available in Bolivian Cherry |
See
page below for a listing of all the products available in this
specie: Products
/ Cherry, Bolivian
- coming soon
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Description: |
| Bolivian Cherry is a dense,
deep reddish-brown wood with very fine graining. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
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Color
Range:
Bolivian Cherry varies from a medium
reddish-brown to a deep, dark reddish-brown
Color
Change: Bolivian Cherry darkens slightly over time.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
WFI's
Color
Properties Chart View
WFI's Bolivian Cherry Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected:
Bolivian
Cherry Photo Page
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Hardness: |
Bolivian
Cherry is 296% as hard as red oak ( 3190 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak )
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| For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
WFI's
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
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Given Bolivian Cherry’s extreme hardness, it
may be used in residential and commercial installations.
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
average, similar to Red Oak. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page.
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Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
Bolivian Cherry is known to have adverse
reactions when certain oil based finishes are used
with this wood. Many oil finishes will not
dry properly. In general, most water based
finishes work with Bolivian Cherry. ALWAYS test the finish you propose
to use FIRST on test pieces to insure compatibility. See:
WFI's
Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page
before commencing any site finishing.
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Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues:
Bolivian Cherry has been known to cause both contact
dermatitis and respiratory allergic reactions so care
must be taken when coming into contact with Bolivian Cherry dust. See:
WFI's
Material Safety on
the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
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Cherry,
Bolivian on the WFI
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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Note: |
Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory -
Bolivian Cherry Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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