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The elm is a deciduous tree native to Europe and is also known as the European white elm. The tree is seriously threatened by Dutch elm disease. Dutch elm disease was caused by a fungus introduced to the Netherlands in the 1920s, which is transmitted by the elm bark beetle.
Most burr trunks are already dead, which means that the heartwood is dark brown in color. Living specimens, in which the heartwood still has its decorative light brown to red color, have become extremely rare. It is likely that burr elm will no longer be available in a few years.
The typical color and finely grained surfaces make burr elm a decorative veneer for interior design and furniture construction. In Central Europe, it is used as accent wood, while in Southern Europe it is used for entire furniture ranges.
The processing properties depend on the quality of the veneer, but mechanical processing is possible as long as the veneer is not too coarse. However, the grain requires the utmost care during drying. Elm tends to crack and warp, and the grain and uneven grain direction make drying a process that must be carried out with great care.
The typical color and finely grained surfaces make burr elm a decorative veneer for interior design and furniture construction. In Central Europe, it is used as accent wood, while in Southern Europe it is used for entire furniture ranges.
The processing properties depend on the quality of the veneer, but mechanical processing is possible as long as the veneer is not too coarse. However, the grain requires the utmost care during drying. Elm tends to crack and warp, and the grain and uneven grain direction make drying a process that must be carried out with great care.
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Translated from German to English via AI (DeepL).
Sources:
Fritz Kohl, 2012, „Furniere“, Seite 105Begemann, Helmut F., 1962, Lexikon der Nutzhölzer, Seite 816
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldulme Letzter Zugriff 07.11.2025
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