Madrone Burl

Madrone  (Arbutus menziesii)

Common names:  Madrone, madrona, arbousier madrono, Arbousier d’Amérique.

Distribution : Western coast of North America

Color/appearance : Color tends to be a cream or pinkish brown color, but can also have dark red patches. Madrone is known for its burl veneer, which has many closely-packed clusters of knots and swirled grain.

Janka hardness: 1,460 lbf

Density: 4.16 lbf

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 5.6%

Tangential (width): 12.4%,

Volumetric (total): 18.1%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.2

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Madrone.

Sustainability (listing):

CITES: NO

IUCN:  NO

Common Uses: Veneer, turned objects, and other small specialty objects.