Balsa Wood Sheets 1m lengths

Ochroma pyramidale, commonly known as the balsa tree, is a large, fast-growing tree native to the Americas. It is the sole member of the genus Ochroma. The tree is famous for its wide usage in woodworking, due to its softness and its high strength compared to its low density.

The balsa tree gets its name from the Spanish word for raft because of the wood’s high buoyancy. Even though it has incredibly light and soft wood, balsa is categorized as a hardwood because it comes from a flowering tree.