California-Laurel

Name	California-Laurel (Umbellularia californica)
Type	Hardwood.
Other Names	Also known as Oregon myrtle, myrtle, bay laurel, pepperwood, and spice tree.
Sources	Grows in Oregon and California, United States.
Appearance	Straight to wavy grain with a medium texture. Yellowish brown or olive heartwood with pale brown sapwood. Noted for its exquisite figure and color.
Physical Props	Hard, moderately heavy, high shock resistance, and low bending strength and stiffness. Very durable heartwood.
Working Props	Easily worked by machine or hand tools. Excellent turning properties. Polishes to a beautiful sheen.
Uses	Considered one of the best woods for novelties due to its natural beauty. Burls often sliced into cabinet-grade veneer.
Comments	One of the most expensive woods in the United States.