Wood veneer, Eucalyptus (Burl)

Eucalyptus (Burl)

The burl form of eucalyptus is not the traditional protuberence you would expect to see growing from a tree. Instead, the "burl" is formed inside the trunk. The eucalyptus tree (an evergreen) was introduced into California in 1856 and into Hawaii in about 1865 however commercial propogation of this species is generally limited to species from Australia and New Zealand. Despite this, the highest curly figured eucalyptus veneers are currently being grown in and exported from Spain.

Common Name:		Eucalyptus, Bluegum, Tasmanian Bluegum
Scientific Name:		Eucalyptus Globulus
Family:		Myrtaceae
Color:		Light tan to brown, occasional silvery brown and yellow tones
Origin:		Australia, New Zealand, Spain
Hardness:		Medium to hard
Texture:		Medium to coarse grain with semi-open pores
Finishing:		Readily accepts stains and finishes