Greenheart

Appearance

Pale yellow-green to dark olive-green heartwood with a fine, straight to interlocked grain.

Density

Very high — approximately 1,000–1,100 kg/m³ (air-dry)

Durability

Extremely durable. Naturally resistant to marine borers, fungi and insects. One of the most durable tropical hardwoods available.

Machining

Difficult to work due to high density and silica content. Requires carbide-tipped tools. Finishes well when sharp tooling is used.

Common Applications

Marine piling, dock construction, jetties, bridges, lock gates, heavy structural applications, waterfront construction.

Available Product Forms

Round logs, square logs, sawn lumber