Wainscoting Long Island

  Found in: Southern Eurpoe and Western Asia

  Density: Hard wood

  Traits: This wood is a light and yellowish wood that   grows slowly into a short bush. It's a heavy and   dense wood with a tight, close grain. It's stripes are   hardly visible. It is a very heavy and hard wood that   is very difficult to work.

  Used in: Used by fine woodworkers for ornate   pieces such as instruments, particularly flutes,   engraving work and elaborate fixtures.