Rubberwood
Hevea brasiliensis · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Native to the Amazon rainforest in South America, but predominantly plantation-grown in Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam).
- Hardness
- 955 lbf (Medium)
- Durability
- Non-durable, highly susceptible to fungal decay, rot, and insect attacks if untreated.
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Grain Pattern
Straight to shallowly interlocked grain with a medium to coarse texture, typically flat-sawn or quarter-sawn depending on board preparation, showing subtle growth rings.
Color & Appearance
Light blonde to medium tan or yellowish-brown with little distinction between heartwood and sapwood. Ages to a slightly deeper amber tone with light exposure.
Hardness (Janka)
955 lbf (Medium)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Non-durable, highly susceptible to fungal decay, rot, and insect attacks if untreated.
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 3.00 to 5.00 USD per board foot
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated to be relatively young, typical of plantation-harvested lumber processed into modern furniture components.
- Sustainability Status
- Highly sustainable; harvested from established rubber plantations at the end of their latex-producing lifecycle.
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, cutting boards, toys, and interior framing.
Geographic Origin
Native to the Amazon rainforest in South America, but predominantly plantation-grown in Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam).
Workability
Generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though interlocked grain can occasionally cause tearout during planing. Glues, stains, and finishes very well.
Finish Recommendations
Accepts stains, oils, lacquers, and polyurethane finishes exceptionally well without requiring special preparation.
Notable Features
Often treated with preservatives due to high starch content which attracts insects. Dimensionally stable when properly dried.