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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Tejocote 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 nameCrataegus mexicana
Janka hardness2,000 lbf
Average dried weight53.9 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Tejocote?
Tejocote is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Native to mountainous regions of Mexico and Guatemala; also introduced to South America. It is useful when the project calls for turned objects, carving, and other small specialty wood items
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 nameCrataegus mexicana
DistributionNative to mountainous regions of Mexico and Guatemala; also introduced to South America
ShrinkageNo data available; generally considered to have a high amount of shrinkage More images | Identification
DurabilityAs most material is composed of sapwood, hawthorn should be considered perishable, with poor insect resistance.
Tejocote colour, grain, and figure
Expect sapwood is cream colored, with highly variable heartwood (in both width and color). Heartwood ranges from being just barely darker than the sapwood, to dark reddish brown.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is straight, with a fine, uniform texture and good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, generally easy to work, but can be difficult to dry, with warpage and distortion common. However, the wood is somewhat more stable once dry.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with tejocote.
Tejocote should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Tejocote
Best projects
Turned objects, carving, and other small specialty wood items
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 Tejocote 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.
Tejocote FAQ
What is Tejocote best used for?
Tejocote is best considered for turned objects, carving, and other small specialty wood items. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Tejocote 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 Tejocote?
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.