We often hear customers tell us they have "Brazilian Cherry" floors or "Tasmanian Oak" cabinets. The truth is that these woods do not exist. Many imported woods are given the names of woods that are favorites among Americans. We assume this follows the "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" marketing concept.
For the record, "Brazilian cherry" is not cherry, but a wonderful wood called Jatoba. You might also be surprised to learn "Chilean cherry" is really Lenga, and "Tasmanian oak is actually eucalyptus.
Be sure to do your homework when buying woods so that you are fully informed on what wood you are actually getting and what are its properties. One good source of information is the American Hardwood Information Center. www.hardwoodinfo.com
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