Maple lumber collection
Clean, pale domestic alternative for furniture and utility builds.
View optionPrimavera Wood Guide
Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Primavera 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 nameRoseodendron donnell-smithii (syn.
Janka hardness710 lbf
Average dried weight29 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Primavera?
Primavera is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Central America (Also grown on plantations). It is useful when the project calls for veneer, furniture, cabinetry, and interior trim
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 nameRoseodendron donnell-smithii (syn.
DistributionCentral America (Also grown on plantations)
ShrinkageRadial: 3.1%, Tangential: 5.1%, Volumetric: 8.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.6
DurabilityHeartwood is somewhat resistant to decay, though it is susceptible to insect attack.
Primavera colour, grain, and figure
Expect usually ranges from a pale cream color to a golden yellow. Color tends to darken and redden with age.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain usually ranges from straight to slightly interlocked. Medium texture and medium sized pores, with a naturally high luster.
Working notes
In the shop, although Primavera frequently has interlocked and irregular grain, it is overall quite easy to work: most likely on account of its rather low density compared to other hardwoods. It does, however, have a moderate blunting effect on cutting edges, so carbide tools are recommended.
Although no known direct testing has been performed, Primavera has been found to contain Lapachenole and Lapachol, two sensitizers found in other wood species that are known to cause skin irritation.
Primavera should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Primavera
Best projects
Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, and interior trim
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 Primavera 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.
Primavera FAQ
What is Primavera best used for?
Primavera is best considered for veneer, furniture, cabinetry, and interior trim. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Primavera 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 Primavera?
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.