Wood species / Trade name:

Curly birch, Ice birch

Names:

• German: Birke geflammt
• French: Bouleau moiré
• Chinese: 皱纹桦木

Botanical name:

Betula alba

Character / Color:

A highly prized variety is the curly birch, which has a silky radiance and especially decorative markings. The wood contains patterns of flame-like figures that result from an irregular wavy grain.   Reddish-brown pith flecks occur occasionally, which show up as long stripes on the lengthwise surface of the yellowish or reddish-white to light brown wood.

Main occurence:

Europe

Usage:

Furniture

Availability

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