PURPLEHEART

pURPLEHEART

Purpleheart comes from the Leguminosae family, it is also known as its latin name of Peltogyne spp and it originates from South America. Purpleheart grades to D60, which makes it a very durable, dense and hardwearing timber. The heartwood when freshly cut is a bright purple colour, which then becomes a deep purple, with age and UV exposure it turns brown with a hint of purple. Purpleheart's grain is straight, it has a medium texture with a good natural luster.

The main uses of Purpleaheart timber include, bridges, park benches, dock work, flooring, ship building, joinery and furniture.

For more information on the specification, please download the sheet below:

PURPLEHEART SPECIFICATION SHEET

Purpleheart is a very hard, strong and durable hardwood. Purpleheart's high strength and good durability make it an excellent material for heavy outdoor construction work. It is also used for furniture making due to its attractive colour.

Our Purpleheart timber is supplied with an independently audited, full chain of custody, from forest to site. Purpleheart can be supplied EUTR compliant.