Moderately hard and heavy. Fine texture and takes a beautiful polish. An excellent turning wood. Sometimes found with cluster burls. And other desirable figure patterns.
Color Range
Pale brown to yellowish green, often variegated.
Other Names
California laurel, Oregon myrtle, Pepperwood, Spice tree, Myrtle, Bay laurel
A broad leafed evergreen, Commonly the trunk is short and divided near the ground. However, under favorable conditions, the tree may reach 100 feet in diameter greater than 36''.
Myrtle grows in
United States primarily coastal region of Oregon and California.
Myrtle Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$9.99 /Board Feet
15% off for 20+ BdFt 25% off for 100+ BdFt