Hardwood · Central and South America

Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry)

Hymenaea courbaril

Salmon red that darkens to russet brown.

Janka hardness2,690 lbf

Density (12% MC)56.0 lb/ft³

Weight per board foot4.7 lb

Rot resistanceHigh

Workability2/5

Price$$$

Hardness compared

White pine Yellow Poplar Black Cherry Red Oak Hard Maple Shagbark Hickory Jatoba

Very hard and dense — carbide blades only, and expect it to darken considerably.

Typical uses: Flooring, furniture, tool handles.

Tangential coefficient (flatsawn)	0.00300 per 1% MC
Radial coefficient (quartersawn)	0.00160 per 1% MC
T/R ratio	1.88 (prone to cupping when flatsawn)
12" flatsawn board, 6% → 11% MC	0.180" (≈ 4.6 mm)