Australian Lacewood
Wood species / Trade name:
Australian Lacewood, Northern Silky Oak, Australian Lacewood, Silky Oak, Bull Oak
Names:
- German: Seideneiche australisch
Botanical name:
Cardwellia sublimis
Character / Color:
The heartwood is a light to medium reddish brown wood with grey to light brown rays. Like other woods which show the strongest pattern in quarter cuts (such as maple), Silky Oak has the most pronounced pattern. This is due to the large medullary rays of the wood.
Main occurence:
Australia
Usage:
Car interiors, Airplane interiors, Furniture, Musical instruments