Purpleheart is a genus of 23 species of flowering plants native to tropical rain forests from Mexico to South America. The trees are prized for their beautiful heartwood which, turns from a dark brown to a rich purple color. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light darkens the wood to a brown color with a hue of the original purple. Trees generally grow from 100' to 150' tall, with trunk diameters of up to 4.5'. The wood is very hard and dense. Grain is usually straight often with a fine curly figure and has a fine texture. Purpleheart is used for fine inlay work, wood-turning, cabinetry, and furniture.
White Oak trees grown to heights of 100' with trunk diameters up to 4' and branches that spread from 50' to 80' making for great shade trees. Although more prominent in the Eastern United States, White Oak trees can be found in man regional areas of North America growing in coastal areas to high mountain slopes and fro dry areas to wet.
The timber is highly valued for its density and toughness, as well as, its resistance to disease. It is commonly used for making furniture, cabinets, flooring and more...
