What's the difference between rosewood and mahogany?

First, the characteristics are different.

1. rosewood: It grows in a semi-cloudy environment, likes warm and humid climate and loose acid soil, has strong adaptability and germination ability, and is more tolerant to shade, drought and cold. In sunny conditions, the colors and patterns of leaves are redder and there are more flowers, while in the shade, the colors of leaves and leaves are dim and rarely bloom. Different varieties of red orange trees have different flowering periods. The opening time of a single flower varies with the influence of temperature and humidity.

2. mahogany: it is born in sparse forests or shrubs on sunny slopes, with an altitude of 500-3300m.

Second, different growth habits.

1, rosewood: shiny. Slightly smelly. The texture is staggered, the structure is thin and uniform, from heavy to hard, with high strength and moderate shrinkage. Planing, turning, good wear resistance, very wear resistance, termite prevention. Slow drying, slight cracking and deformation.

2, mahogany: dark color, reflecting the antique style.

Sequoia species

1, Dalbergia odorifera

Also known as "Huang Huali", it is a rare tree species unique to China. Originally only produced in Hainan Island, there are two kinds of things. Since 2003, it has also been artificially introduced and planted in Guangdong. Wood is shiny and spicy; The texture is staggered, the structure is thin and uniform, and it is corrosion-resistant. Strong durability, hard and heavy material and high strength.

2. Sandalwood rosewood

Sandalwood rosewood is only produced in India, mainly in Mysore, and other kinds of sandalwood are classified as oxalic acid branches. As the saying goes, the largest rosewood is only about 20 cm in diameter. The largest rosewood log in China is located in Dongyang rosewood museum, with a height of 3.8 meters and a diameter of 40 cm, which is called the king of rosewood.

2. Redwood

It is distributed in tropical regions of the world, mainly in Southeast Asia, South America and Africa. China, Hainan, Yunnan and Guangdong all have introduction and cultivation. Wood is uniform in color, from light yellow to dark reddish brown, with dark stripes, luster, slight or obvious faint fragrance, staggered in texture, fine and uniform in structure (slightly coarse in South America and Africa), durable, hard and high in strength, and usually floats in water.

Refer to the above? Baidu encyclopedia-rosewood

Refer to the above? Baidu encyclopedia-rosewood