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American Sycamore. Tonewood Database

Platanus occidentalis| Tonewood Profile | ”American Sycamore”

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Sycamore is a term used differently in Europe and America. In the UK, Sycamore is actually the European Maple [...]

Huon Pine. Tonewood profile

Lagarostrobos Franklinii | Tonewood Profile | ”Huon Pine”

Natural History

Huon Pine is a connifer which ranges to the wet south-western corner of Tasmania. It is often found along rivers and is the sole species in Lagarostrobos.

Huon pine is slow growing and long lived with some trees over 2 centuries old. It reaches up to 30 [...]

Western Sheoak. Tonewood database.

Casuarina fraserana| Tonewood Profile | ”Western Sheoak”

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Quick Facts
Scientific name: Casuarina fraserana
Trade names: [...]