Ambrosia Maple Boards

Tension wood tends to fuzz when machined.

Ambrosia maple boards.

This lovely wormy pattern will not effect the final performance of the lumber in any negative way. Each piece is unique and one of a kind. Ambrosia maple wormy maple botanical designation. Ambrosia maple wood can have a typical white maple background with lots of grey streaks left by the ambrosia beetle.

The beetle burrows into the tree and leaves a fungus in it s path which is what creates the discoloration in the wood and create a very unique pattern in each board. Ambrosia maple is soft maple with a cream colored background which is host to a variety of greyish blue to brown streaks that are caused by an infestation of the ambrosia beetle. Through our kiln drying process any further beetle activity is eliminated leaving behind an artistic. Don t worry kiln drying evicted all bugs from.

Ambrosia maple isn t necessarily a specific tree but an effect on the appearance of the wood of the red or soft maple tree that s been infested by the ambrosia beetle. The majority of ambrosia maple is found in species of soft maple. Ambrosia maple is considered a decorative feature which gives the wood additional character and can be available for purchase. Describes a fungal discoloration caused by wood boring ambrosia beetles.

The beautiful greyish brown streaks in the wood are caused by the ambrosia beetle. Shop our ambrosia wormy maple matched lumber sets. 30 2 to 38 0 lbs ft 3 485 to 610 kg m 3 depending on species. When the beetle bores into the wood it leaves a fungus which creates the streaks.

The wood is just regular maple that s been visited by certain beetles who left holes that allowed a fungus to discolor the wood. Not a distinct species of maple. Primarily temperate regions in the northern hemisphere average dried weight. The wood has beautiful brown and gray stripes with small worm holes.

We sort this lumber by hand for the best looking wormy patterns. Musical instruments millwork cabinets and furniture. The ambrosia beetle causes the wormy pattern in soft maple lumber and the result is very unique looking lumber. Showing all 10 results.

Ambrosia maple grows in north america. An ambrosia maple countertop would also be a phenomenal option because it gives you an inspirational and secure place to do a variety of tasks such as craft or prepare food. Live edge ambrosia maple set 76320 5 4 4 pcs 8 700 00 ambrosia maple curly ambrosia maple set 76420 5 4 4 pcs 11 12. Ambrosia maple is a domestic wood from north america the colored and streaked wood offers a unique and charming appearance that captures the essence of nature at work.

Ambrosia maple is truly the perfect wood for those who want to add a modern yet subtly rustic design aesthetic to their home. The infestation results in numerous gray fungus streaks and discolorations.