Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)

 

Family - Bignoniaceae.

 

Distribution - Originally from Argentina. One of South Africa's most famous street trees. Recently classified as an invasive alien and no longer allowed to be planted in South Africa.

 

Other names: Mimosa, Alba, Jacaranda-acutifolia

 

Characteristics: A close grained and attractive wood. White in colour with attractive markings and a fine texture. The timber weighs 610 kg/m3 when dried.

 

Working qualities: Easy to work. Glues, sands and stains well.

 

Uses: Furniture, turnery, cupboard doors and boxes.