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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Lemonwood 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 candidissimum
Janka hardness1,880 lbf
Average dried weight51 lb/ft³
Best fitArchery bows
Overview
Why choose Lemonwood?
Lemonwood is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Cuba and Central America. It is useful when the project calls for archery bows, carvings, turned objects, and fishing rods
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameCalycophyllum candidissimum
DistributionCuba and Central America
ShrinkageRadial: 4.8%, Tangential: 8.6%, Volumetric: 13.2%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
DurabilityMixed reports depending on type of decay fungi; usually rated as moderately durable.
Lemonwood colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood is a light brown to pale yellowish color. Sapwood is lighter in color and isn’t clearly demarcated form the hartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain tends to be straight to slightly interlocked. Fine, uniform texture with a slightly lustrous appearance.
Working notes
In the shop, overall working properties are fair, though dry wood is reported to have a high cutting resistance. Lemonwood turns, glues, and finishes well.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Lemonwood.
Lemonwood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Lemonwood
Best projects
Archery bows, carvings, turned objects, and fishing rods
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 Lemonwood 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.
Lemonwood FAQ
What is Lemonwood best used for?
Lemonwood is best considered for archery bows, carvings, turned objects, and fishing rods. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Lemonwood 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 Lemonwood?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.