Wood library / Korean woods
Acacia
Acacia
Warm brown wood with natural grain. Used in a variety of forms, including live-edge boards and round slices.
WOODWAY MAGAZINEThe tree commonly called acacia in Korea is black locust. Hard and decay-resistant, it was used for posts and decking and is also valued as a nectar source.
Golden cross-cut slices show clear growth rings. Boards have golden-brown colour and bold grain.
- Scientific name
- Robinia pseudoacacia
- Origin
- Korea and elsewhere
- Colour
- Golden-brown to brown
- Characteristics
- Warm colour · Natural grain · Varied forms
- Suggested uses
- Plates · Furniture · Cutting boards · Sculptural objects
Colour, figure, knots and cracks vary even within the same species. Check photographs, condition and usable dimensions of the actual piece before ordering.
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