Wood veneer, Redwood (Burl)

Redwood (Burl)

Redwood is a close cousin of the famous sequoia tree of California. Certainly the most prized growth/grain in redwood is burl which generally grows underground and must be excavated with specialized machinery. Typically used on automotive dashboards and small case goods, redwood burl has a pleasant color and shimmer when top coated with lacquer or oil-based polyurethane. It is such a beautiful wood, that it is hard to believe it's not an imported burl species!

Common Name:		Redwood, Redwood Burl, Vavona Burl
Scientific Name:		Sequoia sempervirens
Family:		Taxodiaceae
Color:		Deep to pale red (though not as pale as madrone)
Origin:		Northern California, southern Oregon within 35 miles of the coast line
Hardness:		Soft texture, medium hardness
Texture:		Fine, closed pore
Finishing:		Readily accept stains and finishes
Did You Know:		Growing up to 340 feet tall, the redwood is one of the tallest trees in the world and is one of only a handful of domestic wood species that is resistant to rot.