Known for its aroma, which is very similar to Spanish cedar, Bossé ('boss-say')can come in an array of grain types. Most of our Bossé wood veneer sheets have the highly sought-after quilted figuring. Very few veneers have this kind of chatoyance in the grain. The color is an excellent companion to a dark brown fine-grain veneer such as walnut.
Common Name:
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Bossé, African Cedar, Fragrant Mahogany |
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Scientific Name:
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Guarea cedrata or Guarea thompsonii | |
Family:
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Meliaceae | |
Color:
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Warm brown to orange and gold |
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Origin:
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Africa: Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo, Gold Coast, and Ivory Coast | |
Hardness:
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Medium | |
Texture:
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Semi-smooth texture with somewhat interlocked grain |
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Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes | |
Did You Know: |
Bossé is related to sapele. They are both part of the Meliaceae family. The bosse tree typically grows as high as 150 feet. |