Belonging to the chinaberry family, the Mahogany is a deciduous tree with only three species. Honduran Mahogany, the most grown Mahogany species in the world, represents most of this wood on the market today. The second species, West Indian or Cuban Mahogany, is the only Mahogany native to the USA (Southern Florida specifically). The third species, Swietenia Humilis, is found in Central America. These are both considered rare and typically not used commercially. Mahogany is known for its fine texture, beauty, strength and durability. Mahogany is often used for the manufacture of furniture, musical instruments, wood turning, cabinetry and interior work among other decorative applications. Over centuries, an increase in demand drastically declined Mahogany in the wild. Wild species of Mahogany are protected and can no longer be harvested. Learn more about Mahogany at The Wood Database by clicking here.
