Canarywood – Red

Red Canarywood, also known as Tara Colorada, is a rare hardwood from Central America, valued for its rich red to salmon coloring and warm, golden shimmer. It comes from the Platymiscium genus—specifically the fragrans species—and is sometimes labeled “Ruby” to highlight this especially red variant.
This genus is the same one that includes Hormigo and Granadillo, both well-known among instrument makers and fine furniture builders for their beauty and tonal quality.
Grain is typically straight or slightly interlocked, with a medium texture and a natural luster that finishes well. It machines cleanly, glues easily, and is a pleasure to work. With a density around 750–850 kg/m³ and a Janka hardness of 1,800–2,200 lbf, it strikes a good balance between strength and workability.
Not to be confused with Canarywood from Centrolobium species, which is more common in U.S. markets, Red Canarywood is a different wood entirely—but offers a similarly attractive mix of color and usability, in a much rarer package.
Not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is classified as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Why We Love This Wood
Striking color, sweet to work, and hard to forget.
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Main Color Group | Reddish Brown |
Grain Pattern | Even |
Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF | 4.2 |
Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 800 |
Janka Hardness - LBF | 2000 |
Janka Hardness - N | 8900 |
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