MAPPA BURL (lat. Black Poplar = Populus nigra; Fam. Salicaceae)
| Other names: | Mapa burl, Mapi burl, Mapa Maser, Loupe de Peuplier, Lupa de Chopo |
| Source: | Central and Western Europe |
| Wood Color: | Heartwood pale to medium brown, burls occur as widely scattered little reddish brown to black spots |
| Characteristics: | Abnormal trunk formation of European Black Poplar tree which is the only Poplar specie that creates burls, unique character which appears like an ingrown bark, easily workable but sharp tools required |
| Application: | Furniture and architectural applications, inlays, dashboards, plane interiors |