| Name | Tarara Colorado |
| Scientific name | Platymiscium ulei |
| Family | LEG. PAPILIONOIDEAE |
| Common names in other countries | Macacawood; Macacaú preta; Macacaúba vermellha (Bra); Roble colorado |
| General description | Tarara Colorado grows in temperate forests. The tree is up to 30 meters high. |
Anatomic characteristics
| Heartwood color | Red-brown |
| Sapwood color | Light brown |
| Texture | Medium |
Physical properties
| Density (12% M.C.) | 880 kg/m3 |
| Basic density | 750 kg/m3 |
| Total radial shrinkage | 4,0% |
| Total tangential shrinkage | 6,2% |
| Total volumetric shrinkage | 10,2% |
| Rate T/R | 1,6 |
Mechanical properties 12% M.C.
| Compression parallel to grain | 690 kg/cm2 |
| Lateral hardness (Janka) | 10710 N |
Technical conditions for processing
| Machining | Good |
| Air drying | Moderate |
| Durability | Durable |
| Permeability | Medium permeable |
