Species Guide · Fijian Mahogany
A warmer, richer alternative for siding, trim, and covered outdoor spaces.
Fijian Mahogany carries a warm reddish-brown color in medium to deep tones, with a medium-to-coarse grain that gives it real presence on a wall, a porch ceiling, or a piece of furniture. It's the softest hardwood on this list, and that's exactly what makes it easier to shape into trim and millwork than its denser cousins.
Characteristics
At a Janka hardness of 900-1,200, Fijian Mahogany is noticeably easier to work than Ipe or Cumaru, and standard tools handle it without a fight. It carries a 12-18 year lifespan with moderate maintenance — periodic sealing and some splinter management in certain grades — and performs well in Florida's varied conditions, especially in siding, paneling, and covered applications where it gets a bit of shelter from direct weather. Kiln-dried material is recommended for the most stable, best-performing results.
Also Used For
Fijian Mahogany also works well on covered decks and porches, and mills easily into tongue and groove or any custom trim profile.
Common Questions
Fijian Mahogany shines as siding, interior paneling, trim, and furniture, plus covered decks and porches — its warm reddish-brown tone gives a rich, tropical look that's easier to work with than the denser exotic decking species.
Yes — it's noticeably easier to work than Ipe or Cumaru, with standard tools handling it fine, which keeps installation straightforward for trim, siding, and millwork projects.
It's much softer — Janka 900-1,200 versus Ipe's 3,680 — with a shorter 12-18 year lifespan. In exchange, it's far easier to mill and shape, and it costs less, making it the better choice for siding, trim, and covered applications rather than full-sun decking.
It performs best in siding, paneling, and covered applications where it gets some shelter from direct weather, rather than fully exposed decking.
Kiln-dried material is recommended for the most stable, best-performing results.
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