





Padauk
Pterocarpus soyauxii
Quick Specifications
Description: Color/Appearance: Heartwood color can vary, ranging from a pale pinkish orange to a deep brownish red. Most pieces tend to start reddish orange when freshly cut, darkening substantially over time to a reddish/purplish brown.
Has excellent decay resistance, and is rated as durable to very durable. Padauk is also reported to be resistant to termites and other insects.
Products Available: Sawn timber AD / KD, semi or finished product, produced to customer specification.
Applications: Veneer, flooring, turned objects, musical instruments, furniture, tool handles, and other small specialty wood objects.