Indian Laurel // Terminalia elliptica
An exqusite wood that resembles American black walnut in color and texture, but showcases relatively straight grain. Expect irregular dark stripes among a medium-dark tan to gray color.
Color Range
The wood offers a variety of dark color and irregular stripes of light tan, gray, dark brown to nearly black. Sometimes resembles American black walnut
Other Names
Chasemiich, Chieu lieu, Esemi, Kil, Kung, Nargusta, Tilautaea, Indian Laurelwood
Some Typical Uses
Veneer, decorative woodwork, turnings, handles, furniture
What's the Tree Like?
A majestic tree that matures around 100 feet tall and approximately 30" diameterIndian Laurel grows in Southeast Asia, Latin America
Weight
4.3
lbs /Bd. Ft.
20.11% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
