Ebiara (Red Zebra), Select and Better

Ebiara Ebiara, scientifically known as Berlinia spp. (including B. auriculata, B. bracteosa, B. confusa, and B. grandiflora), is an exotic hardwood native to West and Central Africa. It is commonly referred to as Red Zebrawood or Poculi due to its striking appearance. Appearance and Characteristics Ebiara wood is recognized for its vibrant reddish-brown to golden-yellow heartwood, often featuring darker black or purple streaks that resemble zebra stripes. The sapwood is pale and clearly demarcated from the heartwood. It has an interlocked or straight grain with a medium to coarse texture and a natural luster. Ebiara is moderately heavy, typically weighing around 3.5 pounds (1.59 kilograms) per board foot. Workability Ebiara is moderately workable and valued by woodworkers for its aesthetic appeal. It can be cut, shaped, and sanded with relative ease, though interlocked grain may cause tearout during planing, particularly on quartersawn surfaces. The wood glues and f