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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Castelo Boxwood is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameCalycophyllum multiflorum
Janka hardness1,810 lbf
Average dried weight51 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Castelo Boxwood?
Castelo Boxwood is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is South America. Common uses include turned objects, inlay, carvings and archery bows.
Scientific nameCalycophyllum multiflorum
DistributionSouth America
ShrinkageRadial: 4.0%, Tangential: 7.4%, Volumetric: 11.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
DurabilityReports vary with the type of decay fungus, but it is usually rated moderately durable.
Castelo Boxwood colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is pale yellowish to light brown. The sapwood is lighter and not clearly set apart from the heartwood.
Grain runs straight to slightly interlocked, with a fine uniform texture and slight luster.
Working notes
Fair to work overall, although dry stock is reported to cut with high resistance. Turning, gluing and finishing all go well.
Aside from the usual risks of any wood dust, no other health reactions are linked to Castelo Boxwood.
Castelo Boxwood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Castelo Boxwood
Best projects
Common uses include turned objects, inlay, carvings and archery bows.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Castelo Boxwood from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Castelo Boxwood FAQ
What is Castelo Boxwood best used for?
Common uses include turned objects, inlay, carvings and archery bows. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Castelo Boxwood beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Castelo Boxwood?
The buying section on this page links to any Castelo Boxwood Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.