Mango Wood
Scientific Name: Mangifera indica
Family : Anacardiaceae.
Other Names : Mango, Hawaiian mango
Uses: Furniture, ukuleles, veneer, plywood, turned objects, and flooring.
Description: Mango trees are deep-rooted, symmetrical evergreens that attain heights of 90 feet and widths of 80 feet. Mango trees have simple alternate lanceolate leaves that are 12 to 16 inches in length and yellow-green, purple, or copper in color when young. Mature leaves are leathery, glossy, and deep green in color.
While its wood is considered to be of moderate quality, one of the significant benefits of its production can be found in the speed of growth. Mango trees can grow to the state of commercial lumber exploitation in just seven to fifteen years.