Hormigo (NA)

Botanical Name: (Platymiscium Dimorpandrun) The Hormigo tree grow in humid forest zones. It is used commonly to make musical instruments, such as the keys of the marimba. Its wood is reddish with clear pigmentation, it is strong and compacted, durable and beautiful sounding when struck. It grows in Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. We are amazed with the beauty of this wood. It is sometimes called "the wood that sings". Quantities are limited.