Bossé (Guarea)
Scientific Name: Guarea cedrata
A medium-density African hardwood with attractive pinkish-brown color and cedar-like fragrance. Its good workability and pleasant appearance make it valued for furniture, interior joinery, and plywood production.
tuneTechnical Specifications
Color / Appearance
Heartwood is pinkish-brown to reddish-brown with a subtle golden sheen. Uniform color with attractive appearance.
Grain / Texture
Grain is straight to slightly interlocked. Texture is fine to medium with natural luster. Cedar-like scent when cut.
Average Dried Weight
600 kg/m³ (37 lbs/ft³)
Janka Hardness
1,100 lbf (4,890 N)
Workability
Works easily with both hand and machine tools. Good dimensional stability. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
Origin
publicCameroon, West Africa
chairCommon Applications
Fine Furniture
Quality furniture with pleasant color and natural fragrance.
Interior Joinery
Doors, paneling, and decorative trim work.
Plywood Face Veneer
Attractive face veneer for decorative plywood panels.
Sustainability Promise
Bossé is sustainably managed in our source forests with proper harvest controls and regeneration measures.
We ensure all Bossé meets EUTR requirements with complete chain-of-custody documentation.
Sustainable