Parota  / Guanacaste is a relatively resistant tree, making it common in reforestation projects. Parota / Guanacaste is ranked as a highly sustainable resource, and one of the few imported hard words not listed on the CITES Appendices nor on the IUCN list of threatened species.

Parota / Guanacaste is a fast-growing tree that can reach enormous heights (65’ – 98’ feet) and widths (59”–98” inches) in an incredibly short time. This makes it an ideal tree for reforestation and sourcing long wood slabs in an environmentally responsible way.

From its fast-growing properties Parota / Guanacaste is a highly sustainable harvested species and not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN list of threatened species.

Unique Parota / Guanacaste Wood.

Parota / Guanacaste is particularly desired for its bold, striking wood grain, which resembles Acacia or Koa wood in appearance BUT with more texture and consistent coloring. However, as the Parota / Guanacaste  tree is a much faster growing species, the density is lighter, comparable to a redwood or mahogany. This makes it ideal for large furniture or projects.

Parota / Guanacaste also has a moderately natural lustre, which we naturally highlight with clear water-based polyurethane. This allows us to protect the wood and bring out parota’s intricate grains in a much less damaging way than glossy varnishes.