Primavera // Roseodendron donnell-smithii
Primavera looks like a satin sheet with moderate figure and pale yellow color. The wood is lightweight, light in color, and has a moderately fine grain that can be likened to bleached mahogany - it's interesting and attractive. Even though the grain is frequently interlocked, primavera is easily shaped with sharp hand tools.
Color Range
This is a pale golden yellow with a satin-like luster. Expect the color consistency to be moderate between boards.
Other Names
Primavera, Duranga, San juan, Palo blanco, Cortez, Cortez blanco, Prima Vera
Some Typical Uses
Decorative veneer, furniture building, cabinetry, trim
What's the Tree Like?
A full grown tree is majestic and slender at 80 to 100 feet tall and 24" to 36" in diameterPrimavera grows in Latin America
Weight
2.42
lbs /Bd. Ft.
-32.40% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
