Apuleia leiocarpa

Garapa

Bright golden tones, dependable exterior performance

Origin

South America

Durability

High

Density

~790–850 kg/m³

Why choose Garapa

Garapa offers a clean, uniform golden surface that designers love — backed by genuine tropical durability. Its balanced density makes it easy to work and install, delivering the look of a premium deck at an exceptional value.

Class 2–3 durability (EN 350): reliable performance outdoors

Smooth, uniform golden grain with minimal variation

Lighter and easier to handle than dense hardwoods — faster installs

Outstanding value-to-performance ratio; FAS, KD 12–16%

Typical applications

DeckingUnderdeckingGarden TilesRough SawnCladding

Technical overview

Botanical name

Apuleia leiocarpa

Origin

South America

Grade

FAS (First and Seconds) — premium export grade

Density (12% MC)

~790–850 kg/m³

Janka hardness

1,650 lbf (≈7,350 N)

Durability

High

Durability class

Class 2–3 — durable (EN 350)

Natural resistance

Decay, insects, weather exposure

Drying & moisture

Air-dried or kiln-dried (KD 12–16% MC)

Color & grain

Smooth golden surface with low grain variation

Finishing

Natural, oiled

Available formats

Decking · Underdecking · Garden Tiles · Rough Sawn · Cladding

Typical measures

19×90 mm·19×140 mm·20×100 mm·21×145 mm25×140 mm·1" × 6"·41×68 mm·45×70 mm

— other sizes on request

Compliance & sustainability

We work exclusively with compliant and traceable suppliers; every shipment is documented against the regulatory and sustainability requirements of its destination market in Europe or the United States.

FSC-certified sourcing available CITES where applicable EUDR & US import documentation

Sourcing & logistics

Built around your import operation.

Packaging

Premium bundling in 40' HC containers — custom specs on request (e.g. Australian bundling, 4×4 strapping)

Shipping

Primarily FOB — CFR and CIF on request

Minimum order

From one 40' container — mixed-species loads possible

Lead time

Typically 6–10 weeks after order confirmation

Documentation

Full export documentation provided for every shipment

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