Mappa (Burl)
Mappa burl has wonderful color combination that often varies from light tan to a beautiful gold with dark red/brown burl pockets. Mappa veneer also has a very unique aroma which is striking similar to the smell of leather. Originally from Western Europe, mappa is the only species of poplar that develops this rare type of burl formation. Mappa burl veneers typically require a grain filler to level-out the voids in the burl pockets.
Common Name: | Mappa, Mapa, Mapi | |
Scientific Name: | Populus | |
Family: | Tremula | |
Color: | Cream and tan with dark red to brown burl clusters | |
Origin: | Many parts of Europe, Yugoslavia, and Romania | |
Hardness: | Soft to medium | |
Texture: | Fine, closed pore but open burl pockets which require filling | |
Finishing: | Readily accepts stains and finishes |
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