| Varieties such as maple and tigerwood are hard and perfect for countertops, while species such as pine and cypress are softer and may not hold up as well. |
| The mini-park features native plants, benches and tigerwood decking certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. |
| Exotic hardwoods such as teak, tigerwood, ipe, and cumaru, which also tend to be durable, are becoming popular as well. |
| Also known as tigerwood or zebrawood, goncalo alves is popular for specialty items, turnings and musical instruments, particularly guitars. |
| The hardwood goncalo alves, also known as tigerwood, is a unique combination of strength, durability and good looks. |
| A curved staircase, clad in pretentious tigerwood with brushed stainless steel handrails, looks imported from a Park Avenue office building. |
