Padauk – African

Pterocarpus soyauxii
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African Padauk|Padauk
African Padauk lumber at Rare Woods USA

African Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) is a strong, very stable hardwood from Central and West Africa known for its bold color, and it’s a reasonably priced exotic.

Freshly cut, it’s a vivid orange-red, deepening over time to a robust reddish-brown. Colors can range from bright orange to muted burgundy, with grain lines in brick red or purple. The best boards have long, straight grain with ribbon figure and deep chatoyance. A finish with UV protection helps keep the color bright.

The grain is mostly straight, sometimes interlocked, with large pores and a texture similar to African Mahogany. It works and finishes very well, though its fine red dust gets everywhere and can irritate, so use good extraction. The trees grow over 100 feet tall, so long, wide boards are available.

Padauk is durable and resistant to insects and termites, and it’s been used outdoors in Africa for centuries. It’s used for furniture, flooring, trim, handles, turnings, marimba and xylophone bars, and accents. For a related wood, see Kiaat.

Listed in CITES Appendix II since February 2023, along with other African Pterocarpus species, so international shipments need CITES permits.

Why We Love This Wood

Vivid color and great value. Premium boards can be quite stunning.

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Vital Statistics
Main Color GroupReddish
Grain Pattern Pronounced
Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF3.9
Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3745
Janka Hardness - LBF1970
Janka Hardness - N8760
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