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Elacagnus Augustifolia |
Fraxinus Americana |
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Russian-Olive Burl |
Spaulted American Ash |
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Native to Russia, this tree has become an invasive species in America. It has small fruit similar in appearance to an olive, but this is not an olive species. Quality Russian-Olive Burl has become difficult to find but is among my favorites as my personal pen is made from this wood. |
Native to North America |
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Ulmus Americana |
Celtis Occidentalis |
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Spaulted American Elm |
Spaulted Hackberry |
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Native to North America |
Native to North America |
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Mangifera Sp. |
Acer Saccharum |
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Spaulted Mango |
Spaulted Maple |
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Native to Hawaii |
Native to North America |
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Acer Saccharum |
Oxystigma Oxyphyllum |
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Spaulted Maple |
Tchitola |
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Native to North America |
Native to Africa |
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Tectonia Grandis |
Dalbergia Frutescans |
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Teak Burl |
Tulipwood |
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While looking for a substitute for the Russian-Olive Burl I came across Teak Burl which is native to SE Asia and India. It shares the general appearance as Russian-Olive Burl but with a finer texture. Although more expensive than Russian-Olive Burl, Teak Burl is more readily available in quality stock. |
Native to Brazil |
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Juglans Regia |
Diospyros Mun |
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Curly Turkish Walnut |
Vietnam Ebony (or Mun Ebony) |
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Native to Turkey. Trees are usually well over 500 years old and exhibit a very tight grain compared with other Walnuts. |
Native to SE Asia |
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Eucalyptus Viridis |
Millettia Laurentii |
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Brown Mallee Burl |
Wenge |
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Native to Australia |
Native to Africa |
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Quercus Alba |
Microberlinia Brazzavillensis |
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West Virginia Bog Oak |
Cross-cut Zebrawood |
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Dated by geologist to approx. 10,000 years old using sediment layers. This wood is very similar in appearance to the Celtic Irish Bog Oak that I have. |
Native to Africa |
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Eucalyptus Melliodora |
Pterocarpus Santalinus |
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Yellowbox Burl |
Tzi-T'an (or Zitan) |
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Native to Australia |
One of the most expensive woods on the planet, Tzi-t'an (or Zitan) was once restricted for the sole use of the Chinese Imperial family and worth it's weight in gold. Very slow growing, most available pieces being salvaged from antique Ming dynasty furniture damaged beyond repair. Clear material can fetch $2500 per board foot. The availability of this wood is very limited. I have been told that the trees do produce burls but have not seen any examples. |
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Carya Sp. |
Olea Europaea |
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West Virginia Bog Hickory |
Olive Burl |
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Found at the same site as the WV Bog Oak Above. |
Native to Europe | |
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