The term "hardwood" generally refers to trees and shrubs with dense, heavy wood. Depending on their density, hardwoods are usually subdivided into "medium heavy," "heavy," and "very heavy,", while woods that sink in water are usually called "ironwoods."

While these are generally accepted definitions of hardwood, this is not always the case - as discussed in "Frequently Asked Question's".

Some of the commercial hardwood species suitable for growing in Jamaica include: Cedar, Broadleaf, Lignum Vitae, Spanish Elm, Bullet, BreadnutTeak, Prickly Yellow, Broadleaf, Guango, Mahogany, Blue Mahoe, Eucalyptus, Poinciana, Puies (Pink and Yellow), African Tulips, Red Birch, Gmelina, Moringa, Acacia mangeum, Santa Maria, Prickly Yellow, Cordia.

For more information on select species, please select from the list below.