Kelapa (Coconut) wood is widely found throughout Indonesia. It is commonly grown in plantations and smallholder farms for both its wood and fruit. Used for furniture, flooring, panelling, house construction and handicrafts.

Scientific Name
Cocos nucifera

Density
Approximately 400-600 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content

Color
Varies from light brown to dark brown, depending on the age and part of the trunk
Grain
Straight to interlocked

Texture
Medium to coarse

Durability
Moderately durable; resistant to some insects and decay, but less durable than other hardwoods

Workability
Generally easy to work with; can be planed and finished smoothly; takes nails and screws well

Growth Time
Typically harvested after 60 to 80 years of growth, once the tree has reached the end of its productive life for coconut fruit