Trade Name : nMadrone-Burl n nOrigin : nUSA n nUses : nRotary cut wood for choice face veneers, luxury architectural woodwork, luxury furniture, inlays and cabinet making. n nProperties : nThe wood is reddish-brown and the root burls are very dense with generally closed grain. The tree grows very slowly and, depending upon actual location, is straight without any branches but can also be bent or occur in bush form. The wood is weather resistant, very hard and tough. Root burls are purchased by weight. n nJointing : nJoints with Madrone Burl are restricted to glues and screws but those can be produced without any problems.