Jatoba
Hymenaea Courbaril

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Tree Data
The height of the tree is reported to reach about 160 feet (49 m), with trunk diameters ranging from 48 to 72 inches (120 to 200 cm). Straight, cylindrical boles above occasional small buttresses are reported to be clear to heights of about 80 feet (24 m).

Sapwood Color
The sapwood is white, and is sharply demarcated from the heartwood.

Heartwood Color
The heartwood is light yellow or brown, and darkens with age.

Grain
The grain is typically interlocked or crossed. Lighter markings are associated with vessel lines on flatsawn surfaces, while quartersawn surfaces usually have a widely spaced striped figure.

Texture
The wood has a medium to moderately coarse texture. (Source�Woods of the World Pro Version)