Laurel burl
Wood species / Trade name:
Laurel burl
Names:
- German: Laurel Maser
- French: Loupe de Laurier
- Chinese: 月桂树榴
Botanical name:
Laurelia aromatica
Character / Color:
Anyone who looks long enough at the vibrant figured veneer of laurel burl takes an imaginary trip down labyrinthine and mysterious paths. The routes through the annual growth lines snake their way between the different sized and multi-peaked mountains formed by scattered groups of burls. This adventurous character is reinforced by the yellowish green to reddish brown tones that give the wood a mysterious depth.
Main occurence:
South America
Usage:
Furniture, Interior woodwork, Car interiors