Tambootie
a.k.a. (Spirostachys africana)
Color
Mostly medium to light dark brown with darker stripes resembling a rosewood
The Tree
Grows from 60 feet to 100 feet tall.
The Wood
A distinctly attractive wood with wavy to figured grain patterns. Hard and dense with excellent turning and polishing properties.
Typical Uses
Boxes, musical instruments, joinery, flooring, cabinetry, fine furniture.
Source Region
Angola, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe