Peroba

Scientific Name:

Paratecoma peroba

Other Names and Species:

Ipe peroba
Peroba branca
Peroba de campos
White peroba

The Peroba group of species in the genus Aspidosperma is reported to occur in southeastern Brazil and la Selva Misionera of Argentina. It is reported to be found in large numbers in the state of Sao Paulo. Peroba rosa is a tall canopy tree, averaging 100 feet in height in the natural rainforest, with a straight cylindrical bole 2 to 3 feet in diameter. Larger specimens may reach 130 feet, with trunks up to 4 or 5 feet in diameter.
Weight:

Peroba rosa is moderately heavy, weighing 47 pounds per cubic foot and has a specific gravity of .66. It

Use:

Peroba rosa is favored for fine furniture and cabinetry, decorative veneers, joinery and millwork, flooring, interior trim, sash and doors. It is also used for specialty items in turnery and carving.

General characteristic:

The sapwood of peroba is white to yellowish, while the heartwood is light olive colored with a red tinting. The species has an interlocked grain, is fairly lusterous, and is fine in texture.

Working properties:

Peroba provides little difficulty in working with tools or sawing. Both glue and nails hold well on this species. The wood sands good and polishes nicely.

Drying and shrinkage:
The wood is reported to dry rapidly but it requires care in drying to minimize degrade. Shrinkage is reported to be rather large; Slight checking and moderate distortion may occur during kiln-drying.Kiln Schedules: T6 – D2 (4/4); T3 – D1 (8/4) US Schedule E; United Kingdom

Durability:

The heartwood is resistant to attack by decay causing organisms, but it is vulnerable to dry-wood termites. Wood from Brazil is reported to last from 10 to 11 years as untreated railroad sleepers. It is stronger than teak and rated very durable.

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