Zebrawood: WoodZone.com

Common Name:		Zebrawood
Botanical Name:		Microberlinia brazzavillensis
Other Names:		Zebrano, Amouk, Zingana, Allen ele, African Zebrawood
Species Distribution:		Western Africa - mainly Cameroon and Gabon
Endangered?:		Yes
Tree Characteristics:		Trees tend to grow large with trunk diameters of 48"-60" and a thick bark. Zebrawood tends to grow near river banks.
Wood Characteristics:		Moderately coarse texture, close defined grain.
Color:		Yellow brown heartwood, light sapwood with a dark contrasting grain which gives this wood its Zebra-like appearance.
Workability:		Fair - Veneers are fragile. Grain can tend to tear when planing. Good gluing properties.
Finishing Qualities:		Fair
Durability:		Grain tend to be prone to wear. Veneer tends to be fragile and can break easily. Resistant to termites
Drying:		Difficult - unpleasant odor disappears after drying.
Kiln Schedules:		T2-C2 (4/4) - T2-C1 (8/4) US
Stability:		Zebrawood tends to shrink quite a bit. It can be unsuitable for some furniture.
Uses:		Turnings, veneers, furniture, tool handles, pens.
Comments:		In the United States Zebrawood is most commonly available as a veneer due to the high shipping costs.
Price:		Expensive