Redheart really lives up to its name. Its scarlet heartwood resembles something Walt Disney would have dreamed up. To those accustomed to the subdued tans and browns of North American lumber, redheart’s vivid color may seem garish. But to those intrepid woodworkers who embrace the bright hue, the wood has a lot to offer. As tropic hardwoods go, redheart accepts finishes readily and is easy to work with both hand and power tools. Its density is midway between hard maple and cherry.