Material Matters: Bloodwood

This colorful cousin of the Mulberries is known as Bloodwood. There are not many woods as uniform in color, smoothness and texture. This is likely because the trees grow tall and straight. The wood is hard to find in wide planks, but is surprisingly easy to work with.

Because of the color of the wood, it is used mainly for ornamental work. But as with most colored woods, it will fade with time.