Teakwood is typically obtained from the Tectona grandis tree. This tree is found in a large number of Asian countries, such as:
- India
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Myanmar
There are teakwood plantations in several countries as well. However, the volume of plantations and their use may not be very high there since teak trees take a long time to grow. People are concerned about the environmental impact of excessive cutting of teak trees and, therefore, limit their usage. Moreover, there are specific countries that grow teak trees, especially for the production of teakwood.
It is the properties and typical features of teakwood that make it such a great wood type. Teak wood is one of the most popular kinds of wood available in the world and is valued by all for its superior quality, strength, and appearance. Mainly used to make beautiful furniture items, teakwood is also used to make boats and other items.