Species Description
The Capirona tree has a very distinctive appearance due to it smooth and shiny bark. It has the ability to completely shed its bark, which changes from a vibrant green to brown color depending on the time of year. It is common to find Capirona trees growing close to one another. It has small perfumed white flowers. Capirona timber is commonly used in the Amazon for construction and furniture making. It is an exceptionally hard wood which makes it very durable.
More Information About Capirona / Amazon Maple
Grading
Clear grade, also commonly called Select & Better, is the highest grade available in flooring items. No open defects are allowed and material is 100% heartwood. No breaks, no splits, no cracks. In tropical flooring, tight knots and burls are typically downgraded from Clear to Select or #1 Common grade.
General Information
Prefinished Solid Flooring - Material can also be re-sanded and re-finished many times over offering the customer a floor which will last generations.
All of our imported products are sustainably harvested under IBAMA, FSC or other governmental agencies in the country of origin. All imported products are Lacey Act compliant for legal origin and sustainable forestry practices.
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