Characteristics: Tasmanian Burl, also sometimes called Myrtle Beech, is a magnificent burl. The color is a deep pink to a purplish red with lighter colored streaks occasionally appearing. This burl has intense burl eyes with other unusual figures mixed in such as crotch and compression curl. The Fiddle Back figure pieces consist of an intense roll over curl that looks 3D when turned and finished. Please be sure to specify in your order if you would like "eyes" or fiddleback" figure. Sizes for both variation are from 3" to 4" thick to 6"x6" to 15"x15". All of our Tasmanian Burl is cut into square and rectangular blanks. We will attempt to pick pieces as close as possible to your request. Due to dimensions and rarity, all burl blanks are green unless specified.

Common Uses: As in the case of most burls, the Tasmanian Myrtle Burl is used mostly for turnery and fine veneer work.

Working Properties: Sharp tools are a must. The burl turns very nice, glues well and takes a great polish.

Common Name: Tasmanian Myrtle Burl

Tree is Native To: Northeast Victoria in Australia and Northeastern Tasmania.

Botanical Classification: Nothofagus cuninghamii

Family: Fagaceae

Average Dried Weight: 40 - 44 lb/ft.