Lemonwood / Castelo boxwood

Botanical name: Calycophyllum multiflorum

Origin: Paraguay
Weight: 800Kg/m³
Cutting: 2 square edged 80mm and wider, 1000mm and longer
Dryness: Air dried and kiln dried
Other names: Maracaibo box, Genero lemonwood

Probably the best substitute for European boxwood being pale yellow brown, very fine textured and wonderful to work.

It has been a staple for inlay work for centuries and is also a favoured wood for the making of traditional archery bows.

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