Native hardwood tree found on the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal.. It has dense, hard heartwood which is impenetrable to termites and water rot. Numerous early settlers, as well as people today, used matazamo for boat construction, docks, fence posts for corrals, fire wood, (where its dense qualities make an extremely long lasting, hot fire that is also excellent for charcoal) and house constmction. Matazamo also is used in residences for flooring, heavy tables, chairs, and windows. T