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Black Palm
Exotic Black Palm lumber showcases dramatic dark streaks woven through a golden-tan body, creating a look that’s both bold and elegant. Dense, durable, and full of natural character, this unique hardwood is perfect for fine woodworking, decorative projects, and custom pieces that demand beauty and strength in equal measure.
Specifications:
- Common Name(s): Black Palm, Palmyra Palm
- Scientific Name: Borassus flabellifer
- Distribution: Tropical Asia and Africa.
- Tree Size: 2–3 ft (0.6–1 m) trunk diameter, 65–100 ft (20–30 m) tall
- Average Dried Weight: 61 lbs/ft³ (970 kg/m³)
- Janka Hardness: 000 N), 020 lbf (9, 2
- Crushing Strength: 10, 190 lbf/in² (70.3 MPa)
Grain/Texture:
Grain: Fine-to-medium texture from dense dark fibers contrasted with lighter cellulose. Grain is typically straight and free of growth rings, knots, or visible defects.
Texture: Black Palm has a distinctive medium-to-coarse, fibrous texture with a naturally uneven character. That unique structure is part of what gives the wood its dramatic visual appeal and unmistakable exotic look.
Texture: Black Palm has a distinctive medium-to-coarse, fibrous texture with a naturally uneven character. That unique structure is part of what gives the wood its dramatic visual appeal and unmistakable exotic look.
Rot Resistance:
Black Palm resists decay, but insects can attack it; avoid ground contact.
Workability:
Black Palm is challenging to work by machine or hand. Hard fibers contrast with the softer body, which can cause brittleness and splintering. Use very sharp tools and proper cutting angles for clean results. Apply a sanding sealer or hardener before final sanding or machining to even the surface and minimize tearout. Lighter areas absorb more finish; apply a sealing coat before final finishing.
Common Uses:
- Specialty Items
- Specialty Wood Items
Palm is neither softwood nor hardwood—it’s a monocot, like bamboo, grasses, bananas, and grains. Without growth rings, Black Palm shrinks uniformly during drying and shows excellent dimensional stability (T/R ratio 1.0). Weight and hardness vary with its non-homogeneous structure: the outer trunk is dense and strong, while the inner core is lighter and softer. Density ranges from 62 lbs/ft³ (1,000 kg/m³)—dense enough to sink. Darker wood usually signals higher fiber density and greater durability.