Ambrosia Maple Box

Material: ambrosia maple, also known as wormy maple.The brown, gray, and black striping are caused by staining associated with the worm holes in the tree.

Ambrosia maple comes from regular soft maple trees that have been infested by the ambrosia beetle. The small beetle bores a network of tunnels and short galleries called cradles. A fungus is responsible for the black and gray streaks that accompany each tunnel and adjacent wood. The streaks add a unique look to this hardwood without affecting its structural integrity. This wood is mostly found in the central part of Eastern United States.

Started with a 5″x5″x3″ block, final size approx 4.5″ dia. by 2.5″ tall.

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