Iroko

Yellowish-white sapwood is clearly differentiated from the heartwood, which is golden orange to brown. Grain is moderately interlocked, with a fairly coarse and even texture. Iroko is often used as a substitute for teak. Typically dry weight: 640kg/m3. Grows in East and West Africa.

Low resistance to shock loads and low stiffness. Medium crushing and bending strength, medium density and a moderate steam-bending rating.

Furniture, joinery, carving, moulding, parquet flooring, boat and ship building. Also used for plywood, wall paneling and decorative veneer