Exotic Purpleheart

Peltogyne perpea

Purpleheart wood is world renowned for its brilliant purple color and durable strength. It comes from the Peltogyne tree native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Serving as a common canopy tree in the rainforest, they can reach heights of 160 ft. with a trunk diameter of 5 ft. Known as one of the most indestuctable woods in the world it is decay resistant, dense, durable, and water tight.