The tree comes from Latin America, particularly from Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Tigerwood is a beautiful exotic specie which provides one of the most special floorings you will ever see. Tigerwood is so called because it has a dark orange color with dark veins which give it a tiger-like look. Tigerwood is one of the finest quality hardwoods available that features a unique light golden-brown to reddish-brown coloring with exotic black and brown streaks. Tigerwood is one of the most popular wood species nowadays. the black stripes on the wood give the flooring a very wild and trully exotic appearance. You must be careful with Tigerwood because if exposed to sunlight, it will change color. Do not be suprised if the floor in front of windows is a different color than the floor surrounding it.