Mapa Burl

Trade Name :
Mapa Burl, Mapi Burl

Origin :
Central, Western and Eastern Europe.

Uses :
As rotary cut wood for high quality face veneer. The wood is not steamed, i.e. rotary cut cold.

Properties :
The heartwood is light brown to brown. The burl occurs as reddish black spots. The veneer in which these dots are spread as evenly as possible over the surface is highly desired. The Populus nigra is the only species of Poplar which develops these burls.

Jointing :
Mapa Burl can be glued very well. Screw and nail joints hold firmly.