Zebrawood (Microberlinia brazzavillensis)

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Zebrawood Characteristics

Guess where this wood got its name? Zebrawood has a medium to coarse texture and a wavy or interlocked grain pattern. The alternating hard and soft material creates working difficulties, but Zebrawood takes a clear finish without issue.

Color Range

Golden brown with pronounced dark brown streaks.

Other Names

African zebrawood, Allen ele, Zebrano, Zingana

Some Typical Uses

Furniture, accessories, turnery, veneer, inlay.

What's the Tree Like?

A tall tree to 150 feet; bole straight and cylindrical but relatively short, up to 50 feet; trunk diameters 48-60'' over low buttresses. The bark is up to 12'' thick.

Zebrawood grows in

West Africa, especially Cameroon and Gabon