Tigerwood comes from a tree with the botanical name of Astronium fraxinifolium predominantly found in Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Tigerwood is hard like many exotic woods with a hardness rating of 1850 on the Janka scale. Exceptional care has to be taken during the drying process to ensure the wood is not damaged, although this hardwood floor type is superior in dimensional stability than many other hardwood floors. Tigerwood is intrinsically resistant to beetles.

Tigerwood flooring has acquired its name because of its striated patterns. For this reason it is sometimes also known as zebrawood. The background is invariably of a moderate tan to light brown color with striped of chocolate brown. It darkens on exposure to sunlight but to a lesser degree than many other hardwood floors. When it darkens, the background color becomes a darker red color from its original reddish tan. When this happens the effect of the darker striations becomes muted.

Sanding Tigerwood floors should be done carefully as it is susceptible to scratches that can damage its appearance. When sawing, carbide tipped saws are recommended. Tigerwood hardwood flooring can be nailed down, but pre–boring is advisable. Gluing is also an acceptable option.

Tigerwood is extremely popular flooring choice which gives a room a rich, beautiful and elegant appearance. The final product of this high–end floor is a phenomenal sight. Tigerwood is also used in making paneling, shutters and fine furniture.