Spalted Guava

Spalted Guava – Striking Figure, Rare Character, and Exceptional Crafting Potential

Spalted Guava is a rare and visually stunning tropical hardwood prized for its dramatic black line spalting, warm rosy tones, and intricate natural patterns. When Guava undergoes the spalting process, its already beautiful pinkish-brown heartwood becomes infused with contrasting dark lines, marble-like figure, and organic artwork created by nature itself.

This combination of exotic color and spalted character makes Spalted Guava a premium choice for turners, carvers, and fine craft makers who want materials that stand out as one-of-a-kind.

Why Woodworkers Love Spalted Guava

Natural Black-Line Spalting: Unique, unpredictable patterns that cannot be duplicated.

Rich Tropical Color: Soft pinks, warm browns, and salmon tones enhanced by striking contrast.

Smooth, Fine Grain: Turns beautifully and finishes to a silky, polished surface.

Light to Medium Density: Easy to shape while still providing enough strength for detailed projects.

Rare and Limited: Spalting occurs naturally and can’t be mass-produced—each piece is one of a kind.

Common Uses

Spalted Guava is perfect for:

Turning blanks – bowls, lidded boxes, hollow forms, ornaments

Pen blanks & small lathe projects

Knife scales & tool handles (with proper stabilization recommended)

Carving & sculpting

Art pieces, inlay, and high-end craftwork

Wood Stats

Species: Psidium guajava

Color: Warm pink, salmon, tan, and brown with bold black-line spalting

Grain: Fine, tight, and easy to work

Hardness: ~1,000 Janka (moderately hard; some soft spalted areas possible)

Workability: Excellent—turns smoothly; soft spalted zones may benefit from CA or stabilization

Durability: Moderate; best for indoor and artistic applications