SAPELE PLAIN

Sapele quarter cut wood veneer heartwood is medium to dark reddish-brown. Straight grained to wavy; fine texture. Well defined ribbon striped when quartered.

Common Uses for Quarter Cut Sapele Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, acoustic panels, cabinetry, doors, furniture and millwork, as well as private aircraft and yacht interiors.

Other Name(s): Sometimes also spelled as Sapeli veneer.

The Tree: Grows to heights of 150 feet, with trunk diameters between 4-5 feet.

A Little History: Because Sapele belongs to the same family as true Mahogany, its uses are very similar.

Region: Africa