Brazilian Cherry Hardwood & Jatoba

One of the most popular hardwoods in use today is the Brazilian cherry wood, or as it is also know, Jatoba. This beautiful wood is renowned not only for its beauty, but also for its durability and hardness.
While the final product (whether flooring or furniture) often turns out absolutely stunning, this article wishes to focus on the tree's origins and characteristics.
First, this tree, which really isn't a cherry tree at all (despite its name), grows in the Caribbean, Central America,

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