GUIBOURTIA CONJUGATA, commonly known as Chacate Preto, Black Chacate and False Mopane

Tree

Small to medium sized tree found in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Grows to about between 8 - 15metres

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TimbeR

Guibourtia conjugata. Air and kiln dried.

Also known as Black Chacate, or False Mopane, this timber varies from streaks of dark brown to black heartwood with lighter, honey brown streaks.It has a fine texture and interlocking grain and is a hardish timber which cuts to a good finish and will polish to a high shine with a deep lustre.

One of the best Mozambique timbers and excellent for boxes.

(Description by Dave Bates)