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Color/Appearance: Heartwood tends to be a yellowish brown to dark brown, which darkens with age. Sapwood tends to be narrow and is a pale yellow color.
Grain/Texture: Nandubay has a medium to coarse texture and a slight natural luster. Grain tends to be straight or wavy.
Endgrain: No data available.
Rot Resistance: Nandubay is considered very durable regarding decay resistance, and is used for posts and poles.
Workability: Working properties are largely dictated by the quality of the wood itself. Mesquite that is clear and free from defects is easy to work with hand and machine tools, but irregular grain or knots can be challenging. Glues, turns, and finishes well.
Odor: No characteristic odor.
Allergies/Toxicity: Woods in the Prosopis genushave been reported to cause skin irritation. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicityand Wood Dust Safetyfor more information.
Pricing/Availability: No data available.
Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is reported by the IUCN as being data deficient.
Common Uses: Flooring, firewood, turned objects, cabinetry, and furniture.
Comments: Nandubay is considered an invasive species in some parts of Paraguay.
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