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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Jucaro 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 nameTerminalia buceras (formerly placed in the Bucida genus)
Janka hardness2,940 lbf
Average dried weight61.9 lb/ft³
Best fitSee best uses below
Overview
Why choose Jucaro?
Jucaro is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows from Mexico into northern South America, and in the Caribbean. Common uses include other heavy construction in its home region, piles, and posts, exterior furniture, flooring and decking.
Scientific nameTerminalia buceras (formerly placed in the Bucida genus)
DistributionGrows from Mexico into northern South America, and in the Caribbean
ShrinkageRadial: 4.2%, Tangential: 9.2%, Volumetric: 13.5%, T/R Ratio: 2.5 More images | Identification
DurabilityThe wood is very durable and resists termites well, but marine borers can attack it.
Jucaro colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood shades from pale reddish brown through to dark brown, very often with an olive tint. Whether its pale yellowish-brown sapwood stands out clearly depends on how dark the heartwood is.
The texture is fine to medium, and the grain may be interlocked, wavy or roey. Natural shine is high.
Working notes
It is difficult to work because of its density and irregular grain. Density and oil content can also cause gluing problems.
Apart from the usual risks of breathing any wood dust, jucaro has not been linked to any specific health problems.
Jucaro should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Jucaro
Best projects
Common uses include other heavy construction in its home region, piles, and posts, exterior furniture, flooring and decking.
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 Jucaro 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.
Jucaro FAQ
What is Jucaro best used for?
Common uses include other heavy construction in its home region, piles, and posts, exterior furniture, flooring and decking. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Jucaro 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 Jucaro?
The buying section on this page links to any Jucaro 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.