Purpleheart

Purpleheart

Latin: Peltogyne spp. Origin: Central and South America

Purpleheart is a very recognizable species due to the bright purple coloring. It grows from Mexico through Southern Brazil. It should be noted that the bright purple color will fade to a darker brownish plum. To prolong the color this wood should be finished with a UV protectant and avoid exposure to direct sunlight. 

Purpleheart is very hard and dense which makes it a good accent for projects like cutting boards or other inlay work. It is a very popular wood among woodturners and polishes well.