Jacaranda Wood

Jacaranda wood comes from the jacaranda tree, a genus native primarily to South America, especially Brazil, but also grown in parts of Central America, Southern California, Florida, as well as in parts of Africa and Australia. The trees are widely appreciated for their beautiful, vibrant purple-blue blossoms that appear during spring.

The wood of the jacaranda tree is typically pale with a fine, even texture, often showing a light brown or reddish hue, but it can vary somewhat depending on the specific species and growing conditions. It is known for its durability and its ease of being worked, which makes it a favored material in fine cabinet making, veneers, musical instruments, and other decorative woodcraft.

In terms of scent, jacaranda wood does not have a particularly strong or distinctive aroma compared to more aromatic woods like cedar or sandalwood. When freshly cut or worked, it might emit a subtle, mild, woody fragrance, but this is not a defining feature of the material and tends to be quite understated. Therefore, people don't typically seek out jacaranda wood for its scent, but rather for its beauty and workability in various woodworking projects.