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Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni)
Overview
Swietenia mahagoni, commonly known as American mahogany, Cuban mahogany, small-leaved mahogany, and West Indian mahogany, is a species of Swietenia native to the broader Caribbean bioregion. It is the species from which the original mahogany wood was produced. Mahogany is grown as a plantation tree and sold in timber markets in Kerala, India. Swietenia mahagoni is listed as "Threatened" in the Preservation of Native Flora of Florida Act. It is the national tree of the Dominican Republic.Some experts consider this tree to be semi-evergreen because it does drop leaves in early spring as new leaves are emerging. It is native to the West Indies and southern Florida (hummocks of Dade and Monroe Counties down the Florida Keys). This tree has a beautiful ornamental shape, but is perhaps best known for its heavy, dark reddish-brown wood which is a premier wood for cabinetry, quality furniture, pianos and other musical instruments, shipbuilding, trim and veneer. Wood from this species was first harvested and taken to Europe for use in cabinetry in the early 1500s. This tree typically grows to 40-50' tall, but mature trees in its native habitat will grow to 80' (less frequently to over 100') tall.
| Species | Mahogany (*Swietenia mahagoni ) |
| Origin | Africa |
| Grade | AIC |
| Thickness | 18mm to 300mm |
| Width | 40mm to 300mm |
| Length | 4m to 8m |
| Drying | KD, AD |
| Prominent Uses |  |
Description & Distribution
True to its name, West Indian mahogany is native to islands in the West Indies including the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Hispaniola (in the Dominican Republic and Haiti), but has widely been introduced to the rest of the Caribbean islands. It is also native to South Florida in the United States, representing the northernmost point of its range.
Physical Characteristics
Crushing Strength: 54 MPa (+/- 8)
Specific Gravity (at 12% MC): 0.6 g/cm3 (+/- 0.07)
Stability : Stable
Static bending strength: 85 MPa ( +/- 13)
Durability and resistance
Dry Wood Borers : Class D - Durable
Fungi: Class 2 - Durable
Termites: Class S - Susceptible
Treatability: Class 4 - Not permeable
Typical Applications
● Cabinetwork (high class furniture)
● Interior panelling
● Sliced veneer
● Veneer for interior of plywood
● Interior joinery
● Exterior panelling
● Arched goods
● Current furniture or furniture components
● Ship building (planking and deck)
● Wood-ware
● Veneer for back or face of plywood
● Exterior joinery
● Turned goods
● Musical instuments
● Light carpentry
● Moulding
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