Santos Mahogany Wood Countertops, bar tops, butcher block countertops

Santos Mahogany is a very dense South American species.

Description: Santos Mahogany is a very dense South American species. The species is a unique mahogany alternative, not seen often. Availability of wide plank construction depends on the current availability of Santos Mahogany. Make your kitchen unique with a Santos Mahogany wood countertop.

Alternate Trade Names: Balsamo

Origin: Central and South America

Color: Light orange-brown to dark red-purple brown

Grain: Straight grain

Janka Hardness: 2200

Santos Mahogany grows to be about 65 to 100 feet (20 to 30 meters).

Santos Mahogany Facts: Santos Mahogany grows to be about 65 to 100 feet (20 to 30 meters). The trunk grows to have a diameter of about 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 1.0 meters). Grothouse Lumber made a Santos Mahogany wood countertop that was featured on the Saturday Night Live television show on November 14, 2009.