QUINA WOOD
myroxylon peruiferum
Quina quarter cut wood veneer heartwood is red brown, sometimes purple pink. White to yellow, well defined sapwood. Block mottle figure is present.
Common Uses for Quarter Cut Quina Wood Veneer: Panels, high end cabinetry and furniture, as well as millwork. Also private aircraft and yacht interiors.
The Tree: Regularly reaches heights of 65-100 feet, with trunk diameters between 2-3 feet.
A Little History: Quina comprises a special genus of trees commonly referred to Balsamo.
Region: South America
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