Bully Tree Wood
Pilon (Hieronyma alchorneoides and H.laxiflora)
Common names: Suradan, Pilon Wood, Garay, Nanciton, Suradan, Bully Tree Wood, Pilon, Zapatero
Distribution : Southern Mexico to southern Brazil including the Guianas, Peru, and Colombia. Pilon species are also found throughout the West Indies
Color/appearance : The heartwood is generally reddish-brown, although it is not uncommon to find pilon that is dark chocolate-brown, comparable in color to black walnut. the sapwood is pinkish white.
Janka hardness: 1700 lbf
Density: 4.42 lbf
Allergies/Toxicity: No information currently available
Sustainability: CITES: No, IUCN: No
Common Uses: Heavy construction, railway crossties, marinework, and flooring. It is also used for furniture, cabinetwork, decorative veneers, turnery, and joinery.
