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There are three main varieties of Mahogany; Honduran, West Indian and Central American. Honduran Mahogany is also know as “Genuine Mahogany”, a name that was coined a generation ago to separate it from Mahogany trees of less quality such as those grown in the Philippines. West Indian Mahogany was used extensively by the United Sates to build planes during the Second World War. Although of less quality than Genuine Mahogany, it was close and available at the time. By the end of the war, it had been logged extensively and fell out of favor when metals like Aluminum where used to build aircraft. Also known as Cuban Mahogany, West Indian Mahogany can be found in scattered plantations in parts of Florida and the Caribbean. The third type of Mahogany is found growing in its natural habitat along the coast of Central America. A short, knarly tree, it is of little commercial value.
Mahognay Wood
Mahogany has a straight, fine with an even grain, and is relatively free of voids and pockets. Its reddish-brown color darkens over time, and displays a reddish sheen when polished. Mahogany is a wood workers dream. It turns and sands easily and has remarkable stability. Mahogany is the number one wood choice for high end furniture worldwide. Mahogany is also popular for cabinetry, veneers, musical instruments (Mahogany is one of a few natural tonewoods), boatbuilding, and carving.
Mahogany Price Per Board Foot
Mahogany retail pricing depends on species, quality and wood source. The lower end Mahogany from the Philippines for example costs between $6 and $8 per board foot, while high end Honduras Mahogany may range between $10 and $15 per board foot. Wholesale price (you can pre-order Honduras Mahogany by the tree direct from the plantation) ranges between $5 and $8 FOB but you must order enough to fill at least one shipping container.
Mahogany Trees – endangered and expensive
Mahogany is listed as vulnerable due to a population reduction of more than 30% the last 60 years in its natural range. Brazil, once the number one exporter of Mahogany has been effectively shut out of the market because of a ban on exports initiated by the government since 2001. Peru has now supplanted Brazil as the number one exporter of Mahogany from South America. Several countries have now issued bans on export throughout the region, which has increased the price for Mahogany significantly. The bans prompted several viability studies to see if Mahogany would grow in other parts of the world. Some of these areas proved well suited and today, the world's supply of genuine mahogany comes from Asian plantations, notably from India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Mahogany Seed
Mahogany seed can be sourced directly from the country of origin. Fortunately, unlike Mahogany wood, there are no restrictions on the importation and/or export of Mahogany seed. To germinate, Mahogany seed is usually soaked for overnight for at least 12 hours before planting. A good rule of thumb is to plant 2 or 3 seeds together to ensure you get at least one tree to grow.
Fast Growing Mahogany
In its natural habitat, Mahogany grows relatively fast much like most tropical trees - about 3 to 4 feet per year. Where Mahogany competes with other plants it can grow even faster. Mahogany is a dominant first story tree and as such does not grow well in shade. Tree Plantation has developed a proprietary Tree Container that stimulates tree roots to enhance top growth. In these containers, growth rates can double those in the wild.
Mahogany Plantations
An incredibly important commercial timber in Latin America, Honduran Mahogany is now grown extensively on plantations. It has been widely exploited, which limits the international exporting of Mahogany wood. Certification is only granted to Mahogany plantation owners that satisfy the stringent qualifications set out by government authorities.
There are three main varieties of Mahogany; Honduran, West Indian and Central American. Honduran Mahogany is also know as “Genuine Mahogany”, a name that was coined a generation ago to separate it from Mahogany trees of less quality such as those grown in the Philippines. West Indian Mahogany was used extensively by the United Sates to build planes during the Second World War. Although of less quality than Genuine Mahogany, it was close and available at the time. By the end of the war, it had been logged extensively and fell out of favor when metals like Aluminum where used to build aircraft. Also known as Cuban Mahogany, West Indian Mahogany can be found in scattered plantations in parts of Florida and the Caribbean. The third type of Mahogany is found growing in its natural habitat along the coast of Central America. A short, knarly tree, it is of little commercial value.
Mahognay Wood
Mahogany has a straight, fine with an even grain, and is relatively free of voids and pockets. Its reddish-brown color darkens over time, and displays a reddish sheen when polished. Mahogany is a wood workers dream. It turns and sands easily and has remarkable stability. Mahogany is the number one wood choice for high end furniture worldwide. Mahogany is also popular for cabinetry, veneers, musical instruments (Mahogany is one of a few natural tonewoods), boatbuilding, and carving.
Mahogany Price Per Board Foot
Mahogany retail pricing depends on species, quality and wood source. The lower end Mahogany from the Philippines for example costs between $6 and $8 per board foot, while high end Honduras Mahogany may range between $10 and $15 per board foot. Wholesale price (you can pre-order Honduras Mahogany by the tree direct from the plantation) ranges between $5 and $8 FOB but you must order enough to fill at least one shipping container.
Mahogany Trees – endangered and expensive
Mahogany is listed as vulnerable due to a population reduction of more than 30% the last 60 years in its natural range. Brazil, once the number one exporter of Mahogany has been effectively shut out of the market because of a ban on exports initiated by the government since 2001. Peru has now supplanted Brazil as the number one exporter of Mahogany from South America. Several countries have now issued bans on export throughout the region, which has increased the price for Mahogany significantly. The bans prompted several viability studies to see if Mahogany would grow in other parts of the world. Some of these areas proved well suited and today, the world's supply of genuine mahogany comes from Asian plantations, notably from India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Mahogany Seed
Mahogany seed can be sourced directly from the country of origin. Fortunately, unlike Mahogany wood, there are no restrictions on the importation and/or export of Mahogany seed. To germinate, Mahogany seed is usually soaked for overnight for at least 12 hours before planting. A good rule of thumb is to plant 2 or 3 seeds together to ensure you get at least one tree to grow.
Fast Growing Mahogany
In its natural habitat, Mahogany grows relatively fast much like most tropical trees - about 3 to 4 feet per year. Where Mahogany competes with other plants it can grow even faster. Mahogany is a dominant first story tree and as such does not grow well in shade. Tree Plantation has developed a proprietary Tree Container that stimulates tree roots to enhance top growth. In these containers, growth rates can double those in the wild.
Mahogany Plantations
An incredibly important commercial timber in Latin America, Honduran Mahogany is now grown extensively on plantations. It has been widely exploited, which limits the international exporting of Mahogany wood. Certification is only granted to Mahogany plantation owners that satisfy the stringent qualifications set out by government authorities.
