ZEBRAWOOD: Microberlinia brazzavillensis Zebrawood, also known as Zebrano, is harvested from West Africa. The heartwood is creamy in color with dark brown longitudinal stripes which give the wood an appearance similar to the markings of a zebra. In quartersawn pieces the stripes are quite uniform, although depending upon the cut and the tree, stripes can appear wavy and irregular. On average the tree bark is nearly a foot in thickness. The wood isdurable, strong and stiff, with fairly coarse texture and open grain. It is prized in furniture-making for its striking appearance. Zebrawood is also used in turning and veneers. Average weight is 54 lbs. per cubic foot. Janka scale: 2097
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