Zebrawood is characterized by a striped figure that is reminiscent of a zebra. The name originally applied to the wood of Astronium graveolens, [citation needed] a large tree native to Central America.

Common Uses: Zebrawood is frequently quartersawn and used as veneer. Other uses include tool handles, furniture, musical instruments, boatbuilding, carvings, turned objects, and skis. Comments: Sometimes called zebrano, the wood is strong and stiff, with a fairly high density.

2023年3月20日 · Zebrawood is a durable, strong, and insect-resistant hardwood native to West Africa. It is a versatile wood, frequently used for furniture, flooring, and boatbuilding. The wood gets its name from its distinctive striped appearance, with dark brown and light brown stripes resembling a zebra’s pattern.

Zebrawood is a tough, durable, visually striking West African wood whose heartwood base color — which can range from tan to a dull pale yellow, to a muted off-white / almost gray hue, depending on specific region and conditions of growth — is decorated by dark brown striping of varying degrees (ranging to almost black), hence its name.

Zebrawood, native to Central Africa, is a distinctive hardwood characterized by its light tan to golden-yellow base color with bold, dark brown to black stripes resembling a zebra’s pattern. It typically has a wavy or interlocked grain with a coarse texture, making it visually striking.

2024年12月31日 · Zebrawood, or Microberlinia brazzavillensis, is a stunning hardwood from West Africa’s rainforests. It has a cream to golden yellow base with dark brown to black stripes. This look is both eye-catching and highly sought after for woodworking.

Zebrawood is, also known as Zebrano, is documented as far as the year 1773 when the world came to know about this striking type of wood. It is well-known for its unique zebra-like stripes throughout the wood grain. Zebrawood comes from a tree that is native to Africa.

Zebrawood, named aptly for its resemblance to zebra's markings, is well known as an appealing and beautiful choice in the woodworking space. This unique hardwood garners attention not only for its innate texture and true-to-form wood look but it’s also such a sought after wood for numerous purposes.

Zebrawood (Microberlinia brazzavillensis) is also known as Zebrano, is wood from West Africa, with an exotic appearance and decorative properties. This tree is 65-130 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 4-5 feet. Zebrawood has an interesting alternating figured. It is usually light brown or cream with fairly wavy black stripes.

As a decorative wood, zebrawood has been used in a limited way for veneer, wall paneling, custom furniture, inlay bandings, marquetry, specialty items, boxes, and turned objects. It’s also seen in handgun grips and exotic guitars. In the not too distant past, it clad the dashboards of Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz vehicles.