Iroko is a wood from the tropical regions of Africa.
It stands out for the marked difference between the sapwood and the heartwood: the former has shades ranging from yellowish white to grey, while the latter, initially greyish yellow or light brown, tends to darken over time, taking on shades ranging from golden brown to olive.
Thanks to its strength and good mechanical properties, Iroko is widely used in important structural works, both outdoors and indoors. It is used to make fixtures such as doors, windows and gates, as well as for more demanding constructions such as railway bridges and carriages.
Its durability also makes it suitable for outdoor furniture and handicrafts. Because of its qualities, it is often chosen as an alternative to fine woods such as teak, doussie, oak, meranti and merbau.
The main source of the description
Material-Archiv. (2023). Iroko. Material-Archiv.
Other sources
Natterer, J., Volz, M., Volz, M., & Herzog, T. (2001). Atlante del legno ([rist.]). UTET.
