Madrone (Burl)
Madrone is mostly offered in straight grain and burl figure types. The burl grows on the root of the tree and is harvested by removing the tree and roots from the ground. Parts of the burl growth are typically visible from above ground at the base of the tree. The burls figure is usually tight and even and the color is generally consistent across the sheet. Madrone burl veneer has a soft and tactile texture. The highest grade madrone burl veneers are used in everything from keepsake boxes to fine automobiles.Common Name: | Madrone, Madrona | |
Scientific Name: | Arbutus menziesii | |
Family: | Arbutaceae | |
Color: | Pink to reddish brown | |
Origin: | North America (Pacific Northwest from Canada to Mexico) | |
Hardness: | Soft | |
Texture: | Closed-pore, fine | |
Finishing: | Readily accepts stains and finishes |
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