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Makore, Rosebud

Veneer Species Guide

Columbia Forest Products is proud to offer an exciting variety of hardwood and decorative softwood species of faces to meet the demand for architectural individuality in interior design applications.

Makore, Rosebud

Latin name: Tieghmella heckelii
Common name(s): African Cherry, Douka, Cherry Mahogany
Sources: West Africa

CHARACTERISTICS	Heartwood can vary from pinkish red to rich blood red. Usually straight grain, but when interlocked grain is present produces block mottled figure, striping, or combination when quarter sliced.
COMMON CUTS	Quarter sliced, Plain sliced, Rotary cut
USES	Architectural millwork, molding, judges panels, flat wall panels, some cabinetry, fine furniture, inlay, and accent trim.
AVAILABILITY	Reasonable depending on specifications
PRICE	$$$-$$$$ depending on specification

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