Tigerwood Wood Guide
Tigerwood at Kingma Lumber, Edmonton
Quick answer: Kingma Lumber stocks Tigerwood in Edmonton — 3 listings in stock right now. This guide covers what the wood looks like, how it works and finishes, and what we currently have on the rack. Everything below is either measured from our own stock or cited to its source.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Astronium graveolens / A. fraxinifolium (Goncalo Alves) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Heartwood is a medium reddish brown with darker blackish-brown streaks giving a tiger-stripe figure; sapwood is pale grey-white and sharply contrasted. |
| Hardness | 2,170 lbf JankaThe Wood Database, wood-database.com/goncalo-alves — 2,170 lbf (9,640 N). Retrieved 2026-09-03. |
| Pickup | Kingma Lumber, 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta |
Working and finishing Tigerwood
Very hard, dense and stiff, giving it good stiffness and durability for decking and flooring; interlocked and irregular grain can tear out, so cutters need to be sharp and feed rates moderate.
A UV-inhibiting exterior finish is recommended for decking use to slow colour change; indoors it takes oil and film finishes well and shows off the striped figure.
Tigerwood in stock at Kingma
| Product | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Wood Live Edge | $1,107.00 | In stock |
| 4/4 Tigerwood Rough Sawn Lumber - Hardwood | $335.83 | Sold out |
| 8/4 Tigerwood Rough Sawn Lumber - Hardwood | $100.92 | In stock |
| Tiger Wood Cutting Board Blank | $9.29 | In stock |
Prices and availability are current as of publication; the product page is always authoritative. Slabs and flat-rate stock are one-of-a-kind, so a sold-out listing is not restocked — ask us what else has come in.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Tigerwood?
2,170 lbf on the Janka scale. Source: The Wood Database, wood-database.com/goncalo-alves — 2,170 lbf (9,640 N). Retrieved 2026-09-03.
What is the botanical name for Tigerwood?
Tigerwood is Astronium graveolens / A. fraxinifolium (Goncalo Alves).
How should Tigerwood be finished?
A UV-inhibiting exterior finish is recommended for decking use to slow colour change; indoors it takes oil and film finishes well and shows off the striped figure.
Can I buy Tigerwood in Edmonton?
Yes. Kingma Lumber stocks Tigerwood at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta. Current sizes and availability are shown on the product pages linked from this guide.