BIRCH BURL (lat. Betula pendula Roth., f.carelica, subdivision of Betula verrucosa)
| Other names: | Karelian Birch, Masurian Birch, Maser Birke |
| Source: | Middle to East Finland and Russia (Karelia) |
| Wood Color: | Creamy white wood with contrasting brown inclusions and strong wavy annual rings |
| Characteristics: | Very exclusive wood from slow growing tree with knobs under the surface, only few trees show pattern, very hard and dense |
| Application: | Premium interior design and furniture, knife handles in Scandinavia |