Chichipate // Sweetia panamensis
Expect a finely textured wood with subtle striping and warm brown color. Approximately as hard as American walnut. Chichipate also comes from sustainably managed forests.
Color Range
Olive brown with a tinge of reddish bronze
Other Names
Bilihuete, Chichipate, Coyote, Guayacan, Huesillo, Palo de Vaca
Some Typical Uses
Bridge construction, Heavy construction, Flooring, Parquet flooring, Sculpture, Interior trim, Veneer, Railroad cars, Bridge beams, Bridge joists, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Construction, Core Stock, Decorative veneer, Domestic flooring, Factory construction, Factory flooring, Figured veneer, Interior construction, Millwork, Mine timbers, Moldings, Plain veneer, Sub-flooring, Trimming, Wainscotting, Woodwork
What's the Tree Like?
Fairly large tree that matures to 125 feet, 30" to 48" diameter. Irregularly shaped, but clear of branches.Chichipate grows in Central America
Weight
5.1
lbs /Bd. Ft.
42.46% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
