Hornbeam is only considered to be a native species in Southern England. It is, however, often found in Scotland. It is a white wood with attractive flecks and swirls in its grain. It has a beautiful smooth finish often compared to ivory.
This is a wood material
Wood or timber is the product of trees. A versatile building material it is both durable and renewable.
Hornbeam is only considered to be a native species in Southern England. It is, however, often found in Scotland. It is a white wood with attractive flecks and swirls in its grain. It has a beautiful smooth finish often compared to ivory.
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Geographic availability
Europe
Origin / Location of manufacturing / Processing plant
Available from throughout the UK, this sample was processed in Dunfermline, Scotland
Application and typical uses of the product
Hornbeam is a very dense hardwood and is now used for new furniture or turnery. It is exceptionally hard and was once the main source of very hard wood in Britain, and was available in larger sizes than the equally prized boxwood. Its name originates from its use in oxen yokes (the beam between the horns) which were subjected to considerable wear. It was also traditionally used to make mill cogs, piano parts, chopping blocks, pulleys, mallets etc anything that required a high resistance to wear
