Pal Dao S. E. Asian Wood Veneer Information

Paldao is primarily found in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papau New Guinea, Philippines and Vietnam. There doesn't seem to be a ton of information about its status. It appears generally secure within most of its habitat but there are some exceptions of concern. It is reported to be rarely harvested in some of its habitat because most of it is made up of sapwood (30 to 40 percent). Another reason has to do with the large buttresses that are common to this species making it difficult to harvest without building platforms to do so. Last but not least local woodsmen believe the large buttresses harbor evil spirits and therefore are reluctant to touch the trees. It seems that whenever we have an inquiry about Paldao, which isn't very often, its for veneer that desplays more grey and sap tones rather than brown and black. So that is what we will typically have in our inventory.

Quarter Figured Paldao

Paldao

Paldao

Paldao