Wood veneer, Ash (Burl)

Ash (Burl)

Large, clean, and well-figured ash burl veneer is notoriously difficult to find. More commonly, you'll find ash burl with small dark brown knots which add a touch of "character" to the uniform creamy color. Ash burls are most often found at the trunk of the tree (as opposed to under-ground) which further indicates that the burl growth is the result of external influences such as insects, forest animals, and humans. With a vacuum press, ash burl is very easy to adhere to a substrate.

Common Name:		European Ash Burl, White Ash Burl
Scientific Name:		Fraxinus excelsior
Family:		Oleaceae
Color:		Light cream to yellow, occassional dark brown knots
Origin:		Primarily Western Europe
Hardness:		Hard
Texture:		Medium texture with interlocked grain
Finishing:		Readily accepts stains and finishes