Why is ebony wood so expensive




















The most uniquely colored wood is the purple heart. Immediately after the cut, amaranth wood is gray-brown, but under the influence of air it soon acquires a rich purple color, for which it is appreciated. This effect can be minimized by UV protection. Commercial breeds of this group are widespread throughout the tropical region of America. This type of tree is found throughout the tropical zone: in South America, Africa including Madagascar and Southeast Asia.

In the genus Dalbergia, not only trees are represented, but also shrubs. Many species of the genus give valuable wood, common name rosewood. Different types of rosewood have their own unique names. So, the wood of Dalbergia retusa is known as cocobolo, Dalbergia decipularis — rosewood and the like. Among others, wood of the Dalbergia melanoxylon species, called Grenada, or African ebony, stands out.

Bubinga wood is a valuable species. Hard and dense wood has distinct annual rings and usually has a beautiful texture due to the frequent change of fiber growth direction and other growth deviations. Elite furniture, decorative veneer, musical instruments are made from ancient woods, and they are used in the lining of rooms, cars and aircraft. Bark is used in folk medicine. Bocote, Cordia Bocote, Cordia. Bocote is a fairly rare tree growing in the Caribbean, Mexico and South America.

The wood is characterized by an unusual beautiful texture with brown-black stains in the general background, which range from greenish yellow to golden brown, with beautiful dark stripes, often consist of unusual patterns. Often there is a bird eye pattern. Unlike knots and knots, these formations are processed quite well. Wood has a characteristic oily sheen.

Handled well, somewhat resinous. Heavy, solid, stable. Bocote wood is used in the manufacture of handles for hand-forged knives, custom-made hunting rifle butts, exclusive acoustic guitar covers, for the manufacture of professional billiard cues, and for the decoration of expensive furniture. I am umez chiene from Biafra, I have source for most of those woods, can you provide me with a buyer? Hope it be a real and serious partner.. I don't need scammers.. Because we won't go deeper with anyone till you meet our requirements!!

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Coffee Tables. Office Tables. Dining Tables. Bar Stand. Kids Furniture. During its early years the tree develops an extensive system of roots to sustain its life during the long months of the African dry season. Growth of the tree is incremental; it takes years to attain a usable size and mature trees ever exceed a height of 9 m.

Some prize specimens have been reported with a 1 m. Black Ebony is a much-branched, many-stemmed, spiny, deciduous tree losing its foliage in the dry season, or shrub of dry woodland and savannah that grows up to m tall. The leaves are pinnate with leaflets, the flowers are white and sweetly-scented and the fruits are a blunt pinnate pod with seeds. Flowering takes place in the second dry season, covering most of the branches when the tree is leafless.

Pods mature about 7 months after flowering. The trunk or bark is pale grey to pale brown and the bole is often deeply fluted but usually under 1. It commonly has more than one stem. Large trees may have low buttresses. Especially on the branches and on the boles of younger trees there are scattered straight, conical, pale-colored spines, which often bear leaves and flowers. In older trees there are irregular flaky patches. It is a heavily branched tree and the crown is usually rather irregular and rather open though in well-developed individuals it is more rounded and heavier.

Not all Black Ebony is the same. The darker the wood, the more valuable it is. Pure black wood only comes from trees that are years old or more. Almost all of the marketable trees were harvested long ago and the few that are left are typically poached. The wod from young trees is light brown and is less valuable, usually cut when it is just 50 years old.

As mentioned earlier, Ebony is a type of dense wood most commonly produced by the subfamily Diospyros. This popular tree has a special place in ancient Egyptian history as it was used for ornamental purposed and in royal tombs. Till today, evidence of long-distance trade in ebony dates back to ancient times.

There was just something about the secrecy of ebony that made it wanted by the people. In the late 16th century, Ebony wood was prized for beautiful carved cabinetry in places from all over the world starting with Antwerp. The dense hardness lent itself to refined moldings framing finely detailed allegorical subjects taken from classical or Christian history.

Even the ancient kings of India excessively used the popular hard ebony wood. They used it for wands and image frames. They even used it for drinking cups because it was thought to be resistant to poison.

What's so special about Ebony trees? The tree reaches maturity between years. They also grow on fertile, in tropical rainforests and usually on lower altitudes.

So, where are Ebony trees found? Ebony Wood is a black, hard wood. It is part of the evergreen tree family. When you think of Ebony wood, you can't help but think of its Its rich texture, wax and high density.

It's so dense that it sinks in water. Moreover, The most prized ebony wood is hefty and almost black. However, did you know it is used as a cure for Malaria?

There are different benefits of benefits which you probably have never known about! We know, Ebony trees are ideal. Until this day, Ebony wood is used for all kinds of craftwork and ornamental items such as sculptures, crosses, figurines and chess pieces too!

The wood is also involved in the production of musical instruments such as piano keys and guitar picks. Moreoever, you can find Ebony wood in accessories such as eyewear frames, watches and rings. You can also make beautiful home furniture such as frames, cabinets, decorative bowls, combs, cups and knife handlers.

Any Ebony tree for sale people? We probably can't afford it. Ebony wood has become one of the most expensive woods in the world. Are ebony trees endangered? Ebony trees are generally slow-growing and small and the demand for Ebony wood is high. The low supply and high demand for this type of wood makes it more expensive than any other type of wood. Typically, a black ebony tree does not grow under closed cover or thick stands. It prefers a more solitary existence.

These characteristics derive their inability to compete with other plants. Ebony trees can take from 70 to years in order to attain a usable size and mature. The older and darker ebony wood is, the more valuable it will be. Only a hundred and fifty year old tree and older can produce pure black wood, which is the most expensive type. Ironically, the very best quality ebony looks like black plastic. Due to historically unsustainable harvesting practices and exploitation in the past, the export of certain Ebony Wood species is currently banned.

The international union for conservation of nature and natural resources shows that most ebony tree species are now protected to prevent extinction. The trade of Ebony wood is now highly controlled under the convention on international trade for endangered species, wild fauna and flora, an international trade agreement designed to protect species that are depleted by export. We probably know what you are thinking, what other wood is that protected if it wasn't that important? Well, it is called a million dollar tree!



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