Ambrosia Wood

The infestation results in numerous gray fungus streaks and discolorations.

Ambrosia wood. The Ambrosia beetle causes the wormy pattern in Soft Maple lumber and the result is very unique looking lumber. The majority of ambrosia beetles colonize xylem sapwood andor heartwood of recently dead trees but some attack stressed trees that are still alive and a few species attack healthy trees. Ambrosia fungi are typically poor wood degraders and instead utilize less demanding nutrients.

Well youre in luck because here they come. This lovely wormy pattern will not effect the final performance of the lumber in any negative way. Really amazing piece for a woodworking project.

This piece has some spalting and a knot hole and. Through our kiln-drying process any further beetle activity is eliminated leaving behind an artistic and unique pattern. Our stock changes daily so please call or email in advance if you are looking for something in particular.

The beetle burrows into the tree and leaves a fungus in its path which is what creates the discoloration in the wood and create a very unique pattern in each board. Interesting FactsMaple that has been infested by ambrosia beetles creating a discolouration of the wood. Ambrosia Maple grows in North America.

The colourspatterns add a unique look without affecting its structural integrityPlease note. This rustic one of a kind piece measures 9 wide by 485 long and is 1125 thick. Ambrosia maple isnt necessarily a specific tree but an effect on the appearance of the wood of the Red or Soft Maple tree thats been infested by the Ambrosia beetle.

When the beetle bores into the wood it leaves a fungus which creates the streaks. The most common ambrosia wood material is wood. In addition to ambrosia maples gorgeous natural wooden hue often found in most types of lumber it also features light to dark greyish accents that make it appear as though there are ghostlike designs across the wood.