PG-Model produces flooring from species of wood originating from mixed forests indigenous to Quebec in addition to flooring made from exotic species such as Jatoba and Tigerwood. Following is information on these two exotic species that grace any decor with a modern, vibrant look.
Jatoba, often referred to “Brazilian Cherry, is a huge canopy tree, growing to 30 m in height. It is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and parts of tropical Central America, but is also found in the West Indies and South America. The trunk is cylindrical. The tree produces bright green leaves in matched pairs and clusters of white, fragrant flowers. Flowering occurs in April and May. The 9 to 14-cm long pod-like fruit is very hard, oblong-shaped, of a dark coffee colour and contains one to eight seeds encased in a yellowish, flour-like pulp. The colour of the heartwood ranges from brown to purplish red or orange to purplish brown, almost black, with or without streaks. The wood is very hard and the grain is straight; streaking is very pronounced.
Tigerwood, better known as “Muiracatiara,” grows in tropical forests both wet and dry. It is a fine wood originating from South America, primarily Brazil. Tigerwood has been compared to the coat of a zebra or tiger, owing to its very prominent veins. The heartwood is generally dark, from deep reddish brown to dark red or orange-tinged brown with very irregularly spaced brown black veins. Veins range from very fine to quite large, offering superb contrast with the dominant base colour, which varies from blond to light golden brown. Tigerwood flooring will add originality to any setting, offering a decor without equal!
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