Description of the Tree: Hibiscus elatus is an evergreen medium sized tree, with an average height of 80 feet with trunk diameters of 12 to 18 inches, and on favorable sites may attain diameters of 36 in.
The leaves are long stalked heart shaped, flowers are large and funnel shaped, changing color during the day from yellow with dark red base to orange/red. Mahoe is an introduced forest tree in Puerto Rico, native to Jamaica and upland parts of Cuba.
Description of Wood: Hues of steely blues, metal greys, deep purples and various shades of greens and browns, weave to create chatoyances that delight the eye. The sapwood has a pale elegant grain, white and brown in color. Wood for sale does include the sapwood, that creates a striking contrast with the heartwood. Specific gravity is 0.58, and the wood is very durable. (Mahogany Swietenia Macrophylla King is 0.50-0.60, Ausubo Manilkara bidentata 0.85). Blue Mahoe Termite test
The wood has a musical quality and has been traditionally used in the making of cuatros, (puertorican guitars). Fine boxes, furnitures, inlay works, floors, details, turned pieces, exquisite jewelleries, sculptures, and ancient board games, have been, and demand to be transformed from the Mahoe.Architects, furniture-makers, designers, artists & wood lovers will find a charm in working with this wood. It has fine sanding and turning qualities, and a natural gloss in the wood when finely finished. All ends are anchorsealed.
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