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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Mango 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 nameMangifera indica
Janka hardness1,070 lbf
Average dried weight42.1 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Mango?
Mango is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Tropical Asia and Oceania. Common uses include flooring, turned items, plywood, veneer, ukuleles and furniture.
Scientific nameMangifera indica
DistributionTropical Asia and Oceania
ShrinkageRadial: 3.6%, Tangential: 5.5%, Volumetric: 8.9%, T/R Ratio: 1.5 More images | Identification
DurabilityMango is rated anywhere between moderately durable and perishable.
Mango colour, grain, and figure
Spalting is common, so the wood can show a wild mix of colours. Normally the heartwood is golden brown, though other shades such as yellow, pink streaks or black streaks can appear.
The grain may be straight or interlocked. Texture is medium to coarse with a good sheen.
Working notes
Interlocked or wild grain commonly tears out in machining. Reaction wood may be present and can move during sawing, possibly pinching the blade.
Severe reactions seldom occur, but skin irritation has been reported from mango.
Mango should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Mango
Best projects
Common uses include flooring, turned items, plywood, veneer, ukuleles and furniture.
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 Mango 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.
Mango FAQ
What is Mango best used for?
Common uses include flooring, turned items, plywood, veneer, ukuleles and furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Mango 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 Mango?
The buying section on this page links to any Mango 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.