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Myrtle
California laurel
Umbellularia californica
APPEARANCE
The heartwood is rich golden brown to yellowish-green, ranging in hue from light to dark with a large proportion of paler sapwood. Primarily straight grained but often shows irregular or wavy grain which is smooth, close and compact, with a firm texture and distinct rays.
PROPERTIES
Myrtle is heavy, very hard wearing and resilient.
WORKABILITY
Myrtle is fairly difficult to work with tools. The wood takes an exquisitely high polish.
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