Makore Tieghemella heckelii

Is very similar to brushbox

As this becomes scarcer, makore is being offered as an alternative.

Also known as : Mimusops heckelii

Origin : A large hardwood found in West Africa. Until recently was only imported as a veneer, is now available on the Australian market in flooring, mainly 19mm tongue and groove.

Colour : Heartwood is pink to blood red or reddish brown with sapwood distinctively paler.

Hardness : 4.9

australian timbers

imported timbers