Macadamia integrifolia
Native of Australia, the Macadamia tree is widely cultivated throughout Hawai’i, especially on the Big Island. Related to Lacewood, Macadamia wood is desirable for decorative woodworking because of its unique, lacy grain pattern, which almost has a dragon scale effect.
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Common Name |
Macadamia Nut |
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Latin Name |
Macadamia integrifolia |
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Color |
Wood varies from pinkish to darker reddish brown |
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Grain |
Coarse texture with distinctive pattern |
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Density |
No data |
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Durability |
Some susceptibility to decay. Best if stabilized. |
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Strength |
Similar to walnut |
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Workability |
The wood is fairly coarse and may have flaws if not properly dried. Be sure to use fully dried wood. Wood finishes well and is ideally suited to smaller projects where the distinctive grain pattern can be showcased. |
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