Zebrawood

Zebrawood (Microberlinia brazzavillensis)
Occurrence: West Africa, Other names: zingana, Tree size: height 20 - 45 m, trunk diameter 1.2 - 1.5 m, Dry weight volume: 805 kg/m³, Janka hardness: 8 160 N
The core wood is light yellow-brown with darker stripes, the white wood is white. The fibers are wavy or intertwined, the texture is medium to coarse with a natural sheen. The wood is hard, but it works well, it is resistant to rot and wood-destroying insects. It attracts with its unique striping, it is used for the production of furniture, decorative objects, turning.