Jatoba Lumber

Jatoba, or Brazilian Cherry, is a dense and durable hardwood with russet brown hues that deepen over time.   It is much darker and harder than American Cherry and is known for hardness and stability. Jatoba is widely used in flooring, stair parts, and heavy-use furniture. Despite its density, it machines well and finishes beautifully. Its natural luster and strength make it both practical and decorative. Compare with Cumaru Lumber or Ipe Lumber.
Kiln Dried, Random widths and lengths 5"+ x 6'+. 90-100% Clear. Flat & Quartersawn available.
Jatoba Lumber Prices per Board Foot as of Jan 21, 2026
Description 100-249 B.F. 250-499 B.F. 500-999 B.F. 1000+ B.F.
4/4 Jatoba 10.15 7.40 5.90 5.15
5/4 Jatoba 10.65 7.90 6.65 5.65
8/4 Jatoba 10.65 7.90 6.65 5.65
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Jatoba Lumber Appearance and Design Attributes

Primary Color Tone: red

  • Characteristics
    USES:  Flooring, stair parts, furniture and handles
    ORIGINS:  Mainly Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia
    BOTANICAL NAME:  Hymeneae courbaril
    COMMON NAME:  Brazilian Cherry
    COLOR DETAILS:  Consistent Deep russet brown, darkens over time with exposure to light
    WEIGHT:  approx 5.6 lbs per B.F.
    WORKABILITY:  Very Hard will dull blades and tools. Glues and finishes well. Can be challenging to surface due to interlocking grain.
  • Capabilities

    Jatoba Lumber for Sale

    Jatoba is commonly known as Brazilian Cherry although the only thing it seems to have in common with North American Cherry is a red color.  Jatoba is very hard and dense making it very useful in flooring, furniture and tool handles.  Jatoba will darken with light exposure becoming a deep, dark red over time.  Wood Vendors supplies rough lumber, s2s, s4s dimensional lumber as well as custom moulding and panels.

    Call Tom or Pat at 877.983.6367 with your Jatoba questions.

  • Additional Info
    For more information, WoodVendors recommends:
    Link: Jatoba Technical Information
    Link: More Jatoba Pictures