Imbuia

Ocotea porosa
• Also known as |
Brazilian Walnut|Imbuya
Imbuia lumber at Rare Woods USA

Imbuia (Ocotea porosa) is a Brazilian hardwood often called Brazilian Walnut, though apart from its brown color it doesn’t look much like true walnut. It grows in the cool highland forests of southern Brazil.

The heartwood ranges from olive to chocolate brown, sometimes with yellowish or reddish streaks, and its grain is wild and unpredictable. Premium boards show figure that adds to its “delightfully irregular” character. Lighter sapwood can create a striking contrast with the pale to medium golden-brown heartwood. Freshly cut, it has a pleasant, spicy scent.

It works well with hand and machine tools, turns nicely and finishes to a soft luster. Density varies with growing conditions, and some boards are noticeably heavier than walnut. Mature trees grow large, so big boards are possible when the wood can be sourced.

Imbuia has never been widely available in the US, and supply has become scarcer, but it’s a truly distinctive wood for fine furniture, cabinetry, gun stocks, turnings and veneer. If you like the look of walnut, see also Nogal.

This species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is classified as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Why We Love This Wood

A truly unique wood, with delightfully irregular grain and unpredictable figure.

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Vital Statistics
Main Color GroupDark Brown
Grain Pattern Pronounced
Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF3.4
Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3660
Janka Hardness - LBF970
Janka Hardness - N4300
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IMB1239_1
Imbuia
IMB1239
1.5"
x 3.19" x
35.5"
| Grade: AB
Minor edge defect. Live knots.

$26.09

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IMB1238_1
Imbuia
IMB1238
1.48"
x 2.88" x
35.81"
| Grade: AB
Worm holes. Knots. Minor skip plane.

$23.66

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IMB1237_1
Imbuia
IMB1237
1.5"
x 3" x
35.38"
| Grade: AB
Worm holes. Live knots. Minor bark inclusion.

$22.93

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IMB1236_1
Imbuia
IMB1236
1.5"
x 3" x
35.44"
| Grade: A
Minor skip plane. Snipe.

$27.70

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IMB1235_1
Imbuia
IMB1235
1.5"
x 3" x
35.5"
| Grade: AB
Knots. Edge defect.

$23.43

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IMB1234_1
Imbuia
IMB1234
1.46"
x 3" x
35.88"
| Grade: AB
Live knots. Minor check.

$22.81

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IMB1233_1
Imbuia
IMB1233
1.43"
x 3.06" x
35.44"
| Grade: A
Knot.

$26.88

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IMB1232_1
Imbuia
IMB1232
1.4"
x 3" x
35.31"
| Grade: AB
Knot. Minor bark inclusion.

$23.80

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IMB1231_1
Imbuia
IMB1231
1.48"
x 3.06" x
35.38"
| Grade: AB
Knots. Minor bark inclusion.

$24.94

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IMB1230_1
Imbuia
IMB1230
1.5"
x 3" x
35.31"
| Grade: AB
Live knots.

$23.55

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IMB1229_1
Imbuia
IMB1229
1.42"
x 3.06" x
35.5"
| Grade: AB
Knots. Minor Check.

$25.94

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IMB1228_1
Imbuia
IMB1228
1.48"
x 3" x
41.25"
| Grade: AB
Knots. Bark inclusion. Bug holes.

$28.77

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IMB1227_1
Imbuia
IMB1227
1.48"
x 2.94" x
35.5"
| Grade: AB
Snipe. Knots. Minor bow

$24.17

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IMB1226_1
Imbuia
IMB1226
1.48"
x 2.94" x
35.19"
| Grade: AB
Knots. Minor bark inclusion. Minor bow.

$23.54

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IMB1225_1
Imbuia
IMB1225
1.47"
x 3" x
35.75"
| Grade: AB
Minor tear out. Crack. Worm hole.

$25.56

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