Madrona

This special veneer is obtained from the burls of the American strawberry tree, a deciduous tree that grows on the North American Pacific coast. As with almost all burl veneers, a tree burl, i.e., a knotty growth on the tree, is required. In the case of Madrona burl, this growth originates from the root, which is why the trees are sometimes dug up by hand in order to maintain good quality and prevent damage.

Like almost all burl veneers, it is produced as rotary-cut veneer, which is used as a fine facing wood for luxurious interior design, high-quality furniture, and inlay work.
Visually, it is an attractive veneer with a reddish-brown color and very dense, slightly open grain. The growth of the tree varies depending on its location. The wood is weather-resistant, hard, and quite heavy with a density of 0.8 g/cm3.
Due to the uneven grain, it is difficult to work with and requires a lot of force. Achieving smooth surfaces and drying also requires some skill.

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Sources:

Begemann, Helmut F., 1962, Lexikon der Nutzhölzer, Seite 493
Fritz Kohl, 2012, „Furniere“, Seite 297
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amerikanischer_Erdbeerbaum Letzter Zugriff 12.05.2025
Bilder: "Templin Furnier e.K."