Ebony Macassar // Diospyros discolor (celebica)
Hard and heavy with a very fine texture, typically displays a stripe pattern of black and tan. Takes a high glossy finish. Saw dust may irritate some people.
Color Range
Black with yellowish or reddish brown streaks.
Other Names
Indian ebony, Camagon, Tendu, Coromandel, Temru, Calamander wood, Tunki
Some Typical Uses
Handles, high end furniture, inlay, accessories, veneers, musical instruments
What's the Tree Like?
The small tree attains an average height of about 50 feet, and a diameter of about 16 inches. Boles are often straight and clear from branches for 8 to 15 feet.Ebony Macassar grows in Southeast Asia
Weight
6
lbs /Bd. Ft.
67.60% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
