Brazilwood [Size: 50g]

Pau Brasil  (caesalpinia echinata) is a slow growing small tree found in South America. It grows up to 12mtrs high and has a large, rounded crown and thorny branches, leaves and fruit. Brazilwood is extremely drought tolerant. The pods and wood are used as a source of black and red dye. Because it is so hard & durable, the wood is also used to make musical instruments, ship building and wood turning. Brazil Wood is its common name but its also know as Sappinwood, Pernambuco, Pau de Pernambuco & Tupi Ibirapitang.