Ayous (Obeche)
Scientific Name: Triplochiton scleroxylon
A fast-growing, lightweight African hardwood with creamy-white to pale yellow color. Excellent for interior applications, plywood core, and decorative uses where easy workability is essential.
tuneTechnical Specifications
Color / Appearance
Heartwood is pale yellowish-white to straw colored, with little distinction from sapwood. Uniform color throughout.
Grain / Texture
Grain is interlocked with a medium to coarse texture. Has a natural sheen and smooth surface when finished.
Average Dried Weight
380 kg/m³ (24 lbs/ft³)
Janka Hardness
320 lbf (1,420 N)
Workability
One of the easiest woods to work. Machines, glues, and finishes excellently. Takes stain very well. Low silica content means minimal tool wear.
Origin
publicCameroon, West Africa
chairCommon Applications
Plywood Core & Veneer
Preferred core material for quality plywood panels worldwide.
Interior Joinery
Ideal for moldings, frames, and decorative trim work.
Furniture Components
Drawer sides, backing, and internal furniture parts.
Sustainability Promise
Ayous is a fast-growing species that regenerates well. Our Ayous comes from sustainably managed forests with proper harvest controls.
As one of Africa's most renewable hardwoods, Ayous supports sustainable forestry while meeting global timber demand.
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