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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Cerejeira 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 nameAmburana cearensis
Janka hardness790 lbf
Average dried weight35.0 lb/ft³
Best fitInterior joinery
Overview
Why choose Cerejeira?
Cerejeira is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows in Brazil and Bolivia. Common uses include interior joinery, doors, windows, carvings, flooring, furniture and veneer.
Scientific nameAmburana cearensis
DistributionGrows in Brazil and Bolivia
ShrinkageRadial: 3.0%, Tangential: 5.0%, Volumetric: 8.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.7 More images | Identification
DurabilityThe wood is moderately durable but resists insects poorly.
Cerejeira colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood goes from pale yellow up to medium golden brown. The sapwood is hard to tell apart from it.
Grain is mostly straight or shallowly interlocked. The texture is coarse and uneven, and the surface feels slightly oily.
Working notes
Cerejeira is easy to work with machine and hand tools. Watch for tearout on quartersawn faces with interlocked grain.
Apart from the usual risks of breathing any wood dust, cerejeira has not been linked to any specific health problems.
Cerejeira should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Cerejeira
Best projects
Common uses include interior joinery, doors, windows, carvings, flooring, furniture and veneer.
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 Cerejeira 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.
Cerejeira FAQ
What is Cerejeira best used for?
Common uses include interior joinery, doors, windows, carvings, flooring, furniture and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Cerejeira 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 Cerejeira?
The buying section on this page links to any Cerejeira 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.