Allover Europe with exception of Northern and Northeastern Europe. Grows almost nowhere but alongside roads and in gardens and parks. No forestry cultivation. Lacewood trees often have large diameters.
USES:
Veneer for production of furniture and architectural purposes. The typical “snakeskin “ marking is brought about by slicing true quarters, where rays are cut at an angle of 180’ to produce decorative ellipse‑shaped figuring.
PROPERTIES:
The heartwood is reddish‑grey to brown in color and changes to a wine‑red when steamed. The longer it is steamed, the darker the color Color variations within a log are common and often not to be avoided.
MACHINING:
Lacewood can be machined well and easily with all tools. Planed surfaces have a beautiful luster
SEASONING:
Lacewood dries extremely quickly without any great risk of checking but there is a tendency to warp. However, drying too quickly can lead to honeycombing.
FINISHING:
Lacewood can be surface‑treated easily and well with no difficulty. Polished surfaces give the best effect due to the texture.
JOINTING:
Glue, screw and nail joints are easy to produce and are durable.
