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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Taiwan Zelkova 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 nameZelkova serrata var.
Janka hardness2,630 lbf
Average dried weight58.9 lb/ft³
Best fitSee best uses below
Overview
Why choose Taiwan Zelkova?
Taiwan Zelkova is a domestic hardwood species. Native only to Taiwan. Within its native range it is used mostly for decorative work, including furniture, carvings and lacquerware.
Scientific nameZelkova serrata var.
DistributionNative only to Taiwan
ShrinkageRadial: ~5%, Tangential: ~8%, Volumetric: ~13%, T/R Ratio: ~1.6 More images | Identification
DurabilityDecay resistance is very high, and insect resistance is good.
Taiwan Zelkova colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is a golden brown, light to medium in tone, that is usually distinct from the paler yellowish-brown sapwood. Wide rays can give quartersawn sections a fine ray fleck pattern.
Grain ranges from straight through irregular to interlocked.
Working notes
It cuts easily with hand tools or machinery and takes the lathe, glue and finish well.
Apart from the ordinary hazards of any wood dust, no other health effects are on record for keyaki.
Taiwan Zelkova should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Taiwan Zelkova
Best projects
Within its native range it is used mostly for decorative work, including furniture, carvings and lacquerware.
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 Taiwan Zelkova 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.
Taiwan Zelkova FAQ
What is Taiwan Zelkova best used for?
Within its native range it is used mostly for decorative work, including furniture, carvings and lacquerware. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Taiwan Zelkova 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 Taiwan Zelkova?
The buying section on this page links to any Taiwan Zelkova 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.