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amur cork tree wood

I've never used it-or even heard of it-but true cork comes from a type of Oak which is a nice turning wood in my opinion. I have seen Cork Oak natural edge bowls that are beautiful. It's worth a try I think.
 
this tree is not cork oak but is of chinese origin. first brought here in ~1910 to the havard arnold arboretum, boston. it has since then become one of the more common street trees in nyc. the tree has a very thick cork like bark and tan in color. the wood, without cutting it,appears blonde color straight and open grained, similiar to locust wood. in searching www i have not found any info about the wood as a lumber. huh
 
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