Animals & Wood Facts

Zebrawood

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Zebrawood

Zebrawood is used to describe several tree species and the wood derived from them. Zebrawood is characterized by a striped pattern that is reminiscent of a zebra. This tree can grow to a height of 120' and a diameter of around 5', with large buttressing at the root end. The tree twists and turns to find the sun as it outgrows the other species in its environment. The result is an interlocking grain that potentially makes it difficult to work with. Zebrawood’s heartwood is pale yellow brown with narrow dark streaks that create a striping pattern which can vary from log to...

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